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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,910.12, 538,015.08 and 220,140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,910.12, 538,015.08 and 220,140.60 is: 303,759.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,910.12 : 538,015.08 = 220,140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,910.12/538,015.08 = 220,140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,910.12x = 538,015.08 × 220,140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,910.12x = 118,438,962,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,438,962,520.25/389,910.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,759.65

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