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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,700.41, 494,969.93 and 220,857.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,700.41, 494,969.93 and 220,857.44 is: 304,760.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,700.41 : 494,969.93 = 220,857.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,700.41/494,969.93 = 220,857.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,700.41x = 494,969.93 × 220,857.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,700.41x = 109,317,793,663.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,317,793,663.33/358,700.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,760.72

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