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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,591.60, 541,735.72 and 220,528.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,591.60, 541,735.72 and 220,528.88 is: 304,307.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,591.60 : 541,735.72 = 220,528.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,591.60/541,735.72 = 220,528.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,591.60x = 541,735.72 × 220,528.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,591.60x = 119,468,371,587.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,468,371,587.59/392,591.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,307.00

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