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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,465.24, 526,300.38 and 220,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,465.24, 526,300.38 and 220,299 is: 303,942.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,465.24 : 526,300.38 = 220,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,465.24/526,300.38 = 220,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,465.24x = 526,300.38 × 220,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,465.24x = 115,943,447,413.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,943,447,413.62/381,465.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,942.37

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