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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,436.55, 584,233.80 and 221,037.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,436.55, 584,233.80 and 221,037.55 is: 331,601.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,436.55 : 584,233.80 = 221,037.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,436.55/584,233.80 = 221,037.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,436.55x = 584,233.80 × 221,037.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,436.55x = 129,137,607,779.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,137,607,779.19/389,436.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,601.15

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