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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,510.50, 582,849.12 and 220,111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,510.50, 582,849.12 and 220,111.50 is: 330,214.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,510.50 : 582,849.12 = 220,111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,510.50/582,849.12 = 220,111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,510.50x = 582,849.12 × 220,111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,510.50x = 128,291,794,076.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,291,794,076.88/388,510.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,214.48

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