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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,911.76, 538,048.20 and 220,162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,911.76, 538,048.20 and 220,162.64 is: 303,807.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,911.76 : 538,048.20 = 220,162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,911.76/538,048.20 = 220,162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,911.76x = 538,048.20 × 220,162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,911.76x = 118,458,112,159.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,458,112,159.25/389,911.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,807.49

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