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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,920.16, 538,997.04 and 330,384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,920.16, 538,997.04 and 330,384 is: 455,530.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,920.16 : 538,997.04 = 330,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,920.16/538,997.04 = 330,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,920.16x = 538,997.04 × 330,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,920.16x = 178,075,998,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,075,998,063.36/390,920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,530.35

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