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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,426.55, 584,218.80 and 221,027.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,426.55, 584,218.80 and 221,027.55 is: 331,586.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,426.55 : 584,218.80 = 221,027.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,426.55/584,218.80 = 221,027.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,426.55x = 584,218.80 × 221,027.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,426.55x = 129,128,450,027.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,128,450,027.94/389,426.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,586.15

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