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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,870.20, 646,046.10 and 220,918.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,870.20, 646,046.10 and 220,918.20 is: 331,244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,870.20 : 646,046.10 = 220,918.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,870.20/646,046.10 = 220,918.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,870.20x = 646,046.10 × 220,918.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,870.20x = 142,723,341,529.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,723,341,529.02/430,870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,244.40

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