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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,241.20, 543,361.80 and 220,523.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,241.20, 543,361.80 and 220,523.60 is: 330,785.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,241.20 : 543,361.80 = 220,523.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,241.20/543,361.80 = 220,523.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,241.20x = 543,361.80 × 220,523.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,241.20x = 119,824,100,238.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,824,100,238.48/362,241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,785.40

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