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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,514.09, 541,667.91 and 220,408.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,514.09, 541,667.91 and 220,408.12 is: 304,162.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,514.09 : 541,667.91 = 220,408.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,514.09/541,667.91 = 220,408.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,514.09x = 541,667.91 × 220,408.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,514.09x = 119,388,005,971.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,388,005,971.25/392,514.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,162.35

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