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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,588.53, 541,772.28 and 220,506.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,588.53, 541,772.28 and 220,506.76 is: 304,299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,588.53 : 541,772.28 = 220,506.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,588.53/541,772.28 = 220,506.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,588.53x = 541,772.28 × 220,506.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,588.53x = 119,464,450,120.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,464,450,120.61/392,588.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,299.39

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