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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,942.80, 541,414.20 and 220,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,942.80, 541,414.20 and 220,974.80 is: 331,462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,942.80 : 541,414.20 = 220,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,942.80/541,414.20 = 220,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,942.80x = 541,414.20 × 220,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,942.80x = 119,638,894,562.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,638,894,562.16/360,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,462.20

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