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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,615.96, 539,064.54 and 220,839.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,615.96, 539,064.54 and 220,839.96 is: 304,767.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,615.96 : 539,064.54 = 220,839.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,615.96/539,064.54 = 220,839.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,615.96x = 539,064.54 × 220,839.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,615.96x = 119,046,991,451.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,046,991,451.02/390,615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,767.35

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