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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,717.23, 526,729.42 and 220,623.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,717.23, 526,729.42 and 220,623.42 is: 304,436.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,717.23 : 526,729.42 = 220,623.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,717.23/526,729.42 = 220,623.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,717.23x = 526,729.42 × 220,623.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,717.23x = 116,208,846,514.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,208,846,514.35/381,717.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,436.99

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