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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,855.76, 537,970.92 and 220,106.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,855.76, 537,970.92 and 220,106.64 is: 303,730.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,855.76 : 537,970.92 = 220,106.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,855.76/537,970.92 = 220,106.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,855.76x = 537,970.92 × 220,106.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,855.76x = 118,410,971,618.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,410,971,618.91/389,855.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,730.21

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