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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,375.52, 541,440.78 and 220,254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,375.52, 541,440.78 and 220,254.08 is: 303,929.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,375.52 : 541,440.78 = 220,254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,375.52/541,440.78 = 220,254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,375.52x = 541,440.78 × 220,254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,375.52x = 119,254,540,873.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,254,540,873.38/392,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,929.62

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