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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,499.05, 582,831.96 and 220,100.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,499.05, 582,831.96 and 220,100.05 is: 330,197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,499.05 : 582,831.96 = 220,100.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,499.05/582,831.96 = 220,100.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,499.05x = 582,831.96 × 220,100.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,499.05x = 128,281,343,440.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,281,343,440.76/388,499.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,197.31

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