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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,700.93, 494,970.66 and 220,857.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,700.93, 494,970.66 and 220,857.97 is: 304,761.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,700.93 : 494,970.66 = 220,857.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,700.93/494,970.66 = 220,857.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,700.93x = 494,970.66 × 220,857.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,700.93x = 109,318,215,177.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,318,215,177.16/358,700.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,761.45

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