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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,589.60, 541,732.96 and 220,526.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,589.60, 541,732.96 and 220,526.88 is: 304,304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,589.60 : 541,732.96 = 220,526.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,589.60/541,732.96 = 220,526.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,589.60x = 541,732.96 × 220,526.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,589.60x = 119,466,679,461.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,466,679,461.97/392,589.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,304.24

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