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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,751.74, 502,002.63 and 220,517.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,751.74, 502,002.63 and 220,517.82 is: 304,329.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,751.74 : 502,002.63 = 220,517.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,751.74/502,002.63 = 220,517.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,751.74x = 502,002.63 × 220,517.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,751.74x = 110,700,525,601.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,700,525,601.87/363,751.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,329.89

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