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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,003.80, 555,005.70 and 220,315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,003.80, 555,005.70 and 220,315.80 is: 330,473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,003.80 : 555,005.70 = 220,315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,003.80/555,005.70 = 220,315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,003.80x = 555,005.70 × 220,315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,003.80x = 122,276,524,800.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,276,524,800.06/370,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,473.70

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