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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,411.78, 541,538.63 and 220,343.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,411.78, 541,538.63 and 220,343.48 is: 304,079.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,411.78 : 541,538.63 = 220,343.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,411.78/541,538.63 = 220,343.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,411.78x = 541,538.63 × 220,343.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,411.78x = 119,324,506,288.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,324,506,288.63/392,411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,079.83

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