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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,830.61, 526,895.37 and 220,696.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,830.61, 526,895.37 and 220,696.08 is: 304,542.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,830.61 : 526,895.37 = 220,696.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,830.61/526,895.37 = 220,696.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,830.61x = 526,895.37 × 220,696.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,830.61x = 116,283,742,729.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,283,742,729.15/381,830.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,542.75

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