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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,699.73, 494,968.99 and 220,856.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,699.73, 494,968.99 and 220,856.77 is: 304,759.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,699.73 : 494,968.99 = 220,856.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,699.73/494,968.99 = 220,856.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,699.73x = 494,968.99 × 220,856.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,699.73x = 109,317,250,458.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,317,250,458.86/358,699.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,759.78

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