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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,516.08, 582,857.50 and 220,117.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,516.08, 582,857.50 and 220,117.08 is: 330,222.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,516.08 : 582,857.50 = 220,117.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,516.08/582,857.50 = 220,117.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,516.08x = 582,857.50 × 220,117.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,516.08x = 128,296,890,956.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,296,890,956.10/388,516.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,222.86

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