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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,552.13, 582,911.55 and 220,153.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,552.13, 582,911.55 and 220,153.13 is: 330,276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,552.13 : 582,911.55 = 220,153.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,552.13/582,911.55 = 220,153.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,552.13x = 582,911.55 × 220,153.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,552.13x = 128,329,799,331.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,329,799,331.09/388,552.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,276.92

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