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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,228.80, 543,343.20 and 220,511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,228.80, 543,343.20 and 220,511.20 is: 330,766.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,228.80 : 543,343.20 = 220,511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,228.80/543,343.20 = 220,511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,228.80x = 543,343.20 × 220,511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,228.80x = 119,813,261,043.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,813,261,043.84/362,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,766.80

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