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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,515.95, 501,578.73 and 220,192.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,515.95, 501,578.73 and 220,192.73 is: 303,821.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,515.95 : 501,578.73 = 220,192.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,515.95/501,578.73 = 220,192.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,515.95x = 501,578.73 × 220,192.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,515.95x = 110,443,989,241.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,443,989,241.66/363,515.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,821.58

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