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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,361.14, 541,420.95 and 220,239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,361.14, 541,420.95 and 220,239.68 is: 303,909.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,361.14 : 541,420.95 = 220,239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,361.14/541,420.95 = 220,239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,361.14x = 541,420.95 × 220,239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,361.14x = 119,242,374,066.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,242,374,066.19/392,361.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,909.75

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