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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,332.31, 538,651.58 and 220,562.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,332.31, 538,651.58 and 220,562.79 is: 304,372.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,332.31 : 538,651.58 = 220,562.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,332.31/538,651.58 = 220,562.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,332.31x = 538,651.58 × 220,562.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,332.31x = 118,806,495,322.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,806,495,322.71/390,332.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,372.69

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