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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,430.40, 584,145.60 and 220,885.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,430.40, 584,145.60 and 220,885.60 is: 331,328.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,430.40 : 584,145.60 = 220,885.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,430.40/584,145.60 = 220,885.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,430.40x = 584,145.60 × 220,885.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,430.40x = 129,029,351,343.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,029,351,343.36/389,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,328.40

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