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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,769.40, 584,216.70 and 221,370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,769.40, 584,216.70 and 221,370.40 is: 331,807.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,769.40 : 584,216.70 = 221,370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,769.40/584,216.70 = 221,370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,769.40x = 584,216.70 × 221,370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,769.40x = 129,328,284,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,328,284,565.68/389,769.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,807.18

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