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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,949.02, 527,103.45 and 220,854.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,949.02, 527,103.45 and 220,854.60 is: 304,787.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,949.02 : 527,103.45 = 220,854.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,949.02/527,103.45 = 220,854.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,949.02x = 527,103.45 × 220,854.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,949.02x = 116,413,221,608.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,413,221,608.37/381,949.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,787.33

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