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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,887.51, 538,014.73 and 220,138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,887.51, 538,014.73 and 220,138.39 is: 303,774.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,887.51 : 538,014.73 = 220,138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,887.51/538,014.73 = 220,138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,887.51x = 538,014.73 × 220,138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,887.51x = 118,437,696,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,437,696,458.49/389,887.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,774.02

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