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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,179.24, 502,519.14 and 220,945.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,179.24, 502,519.14 and 220,945.32 is: 304,875.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,179.24 : 502,519.14 = 220,945.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,179.24/502,519.14 = 220,945.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,179.24x = 502,519.14 × 220,945.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,179.24x = 111,029,252,193.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,029,252,193.43/364,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,875.29

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