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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,261.19, 556,982.68 and 220,539.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,261.19, 556,982.68 and 220,539.73 is: 329,974.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,261.19 : 556,982.68 = 220,539.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,261.19/556,982.68 = 220,539.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,261.19x = 556,982.68 × 220,539.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,261.19x = 122,836,809,486.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,836,809,486.28/372,261.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,974.80

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