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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,268.23, 538,580.67 and 220,498.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,268.23, 538,580.67 and 220,498.71 is: 304,294.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,268.23 : 538,580.67 = 220,498.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,268.23/538,580.67 = 220,498.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,268.23x = 538,580.67 × 220,498.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,268.23x = 118,756,342,965.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,756,342,965.94/390,268.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,294.16

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