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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,579.13, 582,952.05 and 220,180.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,579.13, 582,952.05 and 220,180.13 is: 330,317.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,579.13 : 582,952.05 = 220,180.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,579.13/582,952.05 = 220,180.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,579.13x = 582,952.05 × 220,180.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,579.13x = 128,354,455,238.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,354,455,238.01/388,579.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,317.42

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