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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,823.85, 526,886.08 and 220,689.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,823.85, 526,886.08 and 220,689.33 is: 304,533.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,823.85 : 526,886.08 = 220,689.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,823.85/526,886.08 = 220,689.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,823.85x = 526,886.08 × 220,689.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,823.85x = 116,278,135,429.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,278,135,429.80/381,823.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,533.46

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