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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,180.59, 538,492.91 and 220,425.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,180.59, 538,492.91 and 220,425.65 is: 304,212.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,180.59 : 538,492.91 = 220,425.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,180.59/538,492.91 = 220,425.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,180.59x = 538,492.91 × 220,425.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,180.59x = 118,697,645,912.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,697,645,912.55/390,180.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,212.08

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