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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,631.27, 492,201.50 and 220,708.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,631.27, 492,201.50 and 220,708.99 is: 304,609.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,631.27 : 492,201.50 = 220,708.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,631.27/492,201.50 = 220,708.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,631.27x = 492,201.50 × 220,708.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,631.27x = 108,633,294,837.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,633,294,837.94/356,631.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,609.57

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