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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,380.80, 584,265.60 and 221,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,380.80, 584,265.60 and 221,030.40 is: 331,655.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,380.80 : 584,265.60 = 221,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,380.80/584,265.60 = 221,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,380.80x = 584,265.60 × 221,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,380.80x = 129,140,459,274.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,140,459,274.24/389,380.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,655.95

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