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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,373.52, 541,438.02 and 220,252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,373.52, 541,438.02 and 220,252.08 is: 303,926.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,373.52 : 541,438.02 = 220,252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,373.52/541,438.02 = 220,252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,373.52x = 541,438.02 × 220,252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,373.52x = 119,252,850,096.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,252,850,096.08/392,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,926.86

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