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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,268.40, 583,902.60 and 220,723.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,268.40, 583,902.60 and 220,723.60 is: 331,085.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,268.40 : 583,902.60 = 220,723.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,268.40/583,902.60 = 220,723.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,268.40x = 583,902.60 × 220,723.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,268.40x = 128,881,083,921.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,881,083,921.36/389,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,085.40

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