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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,543.58, 512,773.92 and 220,640.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,543.58, 512,773.92 and 220,640.58 is: 304,510.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,543.58 : 512,773.92 = 220,640.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,543.58/512,773.92 = 220,640.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,543.58x = 512,773.92 × 220,640.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,543.58x = 113,138,735,117.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,138,735,117.67/371,543.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,510.00

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