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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,464.24, 526,299 and 220,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,464.24, 526,299 and 220,298 is: 303,940.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,464.24 : 526,299 = 220,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,464.24/526,299 = 220,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,464.24x = 526,299 × 220,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,464.24x = 115,942,617,102
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,942,617,102/381,464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,940.99

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