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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,702.41, 494,972.69 and 220,859.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,702.41, 494,972.69 and 220,859.44 is: 304,763.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,702.41 : 494,972.69 = 220,859.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,702.41/494,972.69 = 220,859.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,702.41x = 494,972.69 × 220,859.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,702.41x = 109,319,391,128.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,319,391,128.69/358,702.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,763.47

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