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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,961.67, 514,748.79 and 220,037.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,961.67, 514,748.79 and 220,037.24 is: 303,687.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,961.67 : 514,748.79 = 220,037.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,961.67/514,748.79 = 220,037.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,961.67x = 514,748.79 × 220,037.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,961.67x = 113,263,904,331.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,263,904,331.81/372,961.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,687.79

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