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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,623.37, 492,190.67 and 220,701.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,623.37, 492,190.67 and 220,701.12 is: 304,598.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,623.37 : 492,190.67 = 220,701.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,623.37/492,190.67 = 220,701.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,623.37x = 492,190.67 × 220,701.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,623.37x = 108,627,032,674.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,627,032,674.30/356,623.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,598.75

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