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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,046.94, 491,123.46 and 220,122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,046.94, 491,123.46 and 220,122.46 is: 303,632.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,046.94 : 491,123.46 = 220,122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,046.94/491,123.46 = 220,122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,046.94x = 491,123.46 × 220,122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,046.94x = 108,107,304,178.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,107,304,178.91/356,046.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,632.17

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