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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,237.46, 511,920.45 and 220,305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,237.46, 511,920.45 and 220,305.30 is: 303,791.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,237.46 : 511,920.45 = 220,305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,237.46/511,920.45 = 220,305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,237.46x = 511,920.45 × 220,305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,237.46x = 112,778,788,313.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,778,788,313.39/371,237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,791.51

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