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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,871.30, 585,001.35 and 221,520.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,871.30, 585,001.35 and 221,520.90 is: 332,391.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,871.30 : 585,001.35 = 221,520.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,871.30/585,001.35 = 221,520.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,871.30x = 585,001.35 × 221,520.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,871.30x = 129,590,025,553.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,590,025,553.22/389,871.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,391.81

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