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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,744.74, 501,992.98 and 220,510.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,744.74, 501,992.98 and 220,510.82 is: 304,320.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,744.74 : 501,992.98 = 220,510.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,744.74/501,992.98 = 220,510.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,744.74x = 501,992.98 × 220,510.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,744.74x = 110,694,883,654.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,694,883,654.04/363,744.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,320.23

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