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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,947.35, 514,729.07 and 220,022.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,947.35, 514,729.07 and 220,022.98 is: 303,668.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,947.35 : 514,729.07 = 220,022.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,947.35/514,729.07 = 220,022.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,947.35x = 514,729.07 × 220,022.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,947.35x = 113,252,223,874.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,252,223,874.03/372,947.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,668.13

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