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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,757.81, 537,865.78 and 220,002.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,757.81, 537,865.78 and 220,002.87 is: 303,603.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,757.81 : 537,865.78 = 220,002.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,757.81/537,865.78 = 220,002.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,757.81x = 537,865.78 × 220,002.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,757.81x = 118,332,015,274.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,332,015,274.79/389,757.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,603.96

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