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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,865.75, 538,014.87 and 220,110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,865.75, 538,014.87 and 220,110.81 is: 303,752.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,865.75 : 538,014.87 = 220,110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,865.75/538,014.87 = 220,110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,865.75x = 538,014.87 × 220,110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,865.75x = 118,422,888,827.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,422,888,827.75/389,865.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,752.99

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