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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,759.76, 526,905.84 and 220,621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,759.76, 526,905.84 and 220,621.60 is: 304,502.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,759.76 : 526,905.84 = 220,621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,759.76/526,905.84 = 220,621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,759.76x = 526,905.84 × 220,621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,759.76x = 116,246,809,470.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,246,809,470.14/381,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,502.52

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