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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,521.09, 541,677.57 and 220,415.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,521.09, 541,677.57 and 220,415.11 is: 304,171.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,521.09 : 541,677.57 = 220,415.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,521.09/541,677.57 = 220,415.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,521.09x = 541,677.57 × 220,415.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,521.09x = 119,393,921,176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,393,921,176.08/392,521.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,171.99

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