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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,938.72, 539,497.44 and 221,169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,938.72, 539,497.44 and 221,169.20 is: 305,214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,938.72 : 539,497.44 = 221,169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,938.72/539,497.44 = 221,169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,938.72x = 539,497.44 × 221,169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,938.72x = 119,320,217,206.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,320,217,206.85/390,938.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,214.63

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