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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,713.24, 555,984.58 and 220,995.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,713.24, 555,984.58 and 220,995.80 is: 331,442.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,713.24 : 555,984.58 = 220,995.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,713.24/555,984.58 = 220,995.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,713.24x = 555,984.58 × 220,995.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,713.24x = 122,870,257,044.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,870,257,044.76/370,713.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,442.86

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