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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,522.13, 582,866.55 and 220,123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,522.13, 582,866.55 and 220,123.13 is: 330,231.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,522.13 : 582,866.55 = 220,123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,522.13/582,866.55 = 220,123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,522.13x = 582,866.55 × 220,123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,522.13x = 128,302,406,443.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,302,406,443.97/388,522.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,231.92

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