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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,863.76, 537,981.96 and 220,114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,863.76, 537,981.96 and 220,114.64 is: 303,741.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,863.76 : 537,981.96 = 220,114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,863.76/537,981.96 = 220,114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,863.76x = 537,981.96 × 220,114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,863.76x = 118,417,705,451.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,417,705,451.89/389,863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,741.25

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