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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,780.42, 472,958.69 and 220,336.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,780.42, 472,958.69 and 220,336.77 is: 304,014.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,780.42 : 472,958.69 = 220,336.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,780.42/472,958.69 = 220,336.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,780.42x = 472,958.69 × 220,336.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,780.42x = 104,210,188,996.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,210,188,996.35/342,780.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,014.42

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