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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,576.13, 582,947.55 and 220,177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,576.13, 582,947.55 and 220,177.13 is: 330,312.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,576.13 : 582,947.55 = 220,177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,576.13/582,947.55 = 220,177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,576.13x = 582,947.55 × 220,177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,576.13x = 128,351,715,584.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,351,715,584.79/388,576.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,312.92

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