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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,515.06, 541,669.25 and 220,409.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,515.06, 541,669.25 and 220,409.09 is: 304,163.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,515.06 : 541,669.25 = 220,409.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,515.06/541,669.25 = 220,409.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,515.06x = 541,669.25 × 220,409.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,515.06x = 119,388,825,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,388,825,371.44/392,515.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,163.68

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