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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,605.78, 492,166.38 and 220,683.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,605.78, 492,166.38 and 220,683.51 is: 304,574.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,605.78 : 492,166.38 = 220,683.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,605.78/492,166.38 = 220,683.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,605.78x = 492,166.38 × 220,683.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,605.78x = 108,613,004,242.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,613,004,242.39/356,605.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,574.44

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