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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,514.31, 541,668.21 and 220,408.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,514.31, 541,668.21 and 220,408.34 is: 304,162.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,514.31 : 541,668.21 = 220,408.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,514.31/541,668.21 = 220,408.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,514.31x = 541,668.21 × 220,408.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,514.31x = 119,388,190,996.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,388,190,996.87/392,514.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,162.65

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