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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,771.28, 537,873.48 and 220,021.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,771.28, 537,873.48 and 220,021.20 is: 303,623.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,771.28 : 537,873.48 = 220,021.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,771.28/537,873.48 = 220,021.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,771.28x = 537,873.48 × 220,021.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,771.28x = 118,343,568,517.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,343,568,517.78/389,771.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,623.11

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