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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,038.90, 527,182.82 and 220,904.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,038.90, 527,182.82 and 220,904.39 is: 304,830.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,038.90 : 527,182.82 = 220,904.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,038.90/527,182.82 = 220,904.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,038.90x = 527,182.82 × 220,904.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,038.90x = 116,456,995,530.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,456,995,530.14/382,038.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,830.20

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