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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,509.18, 582,847.14 and 220,110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,509.18, 582,847.14 and 220,110.18 is: 330,212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,509.18 : 582,847.14 = 220,110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,509.18/582,847.14 = 220,110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,509.18x = 582,847.14 × 220,110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,509.18x = 128,290,587,537.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,290,587,537.62/388,509.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,212.50

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