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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,004.02, 538,205.58 and 220,249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,004.02, 538,205.58 and 220,249.08 is: 303,943.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,004.02 : 538,205.58 = 220,249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,004.02/538,205.58 = 220,249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,004.02x = 538,205.58 × 220,249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,004.02x = 118,539,283,845.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,539,283,845.87/390,004.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,943.75

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