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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,811.79, 526,869.53 and 220,677.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,811.79, 526,869.53 and 220,677.28 is: 304,516.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,811.79 : 526,869.53 = 220,677.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,811.79/526,869.53 = 220,677.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,811.79x = 526,869.53 × 220,677.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,811.79x = 116,268,134,029.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,268,134,029.80/381,811.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,516.88

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