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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,255.60, 480,508.80 and 220,884.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,255.60, 480,508.80 and 220,884.72 is: 304,767.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,255.60 : 480,508.80 = 220,884.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,255.60/480,508.80 = 220,884.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,255.60x = 480,508.80 × 220,884.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,255.60x = 106,137,051,745.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,137,051,745.54/348,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,767.68

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