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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,754.22, 541,967.56 and 220,658.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,754.22, 541,967.56 and 220,658.72 is: 304,490.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,754.22 : 541,967.56 = 220,658.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,754.22/541,967.56 = 220,658.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,754.22x = 541,967.56 × 220,658.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,754.22x = 119,589,864,809.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,589,864,809.64/392,754.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,490.34

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