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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,779.41, 542,081.82 and 220,697.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,779.41, 542,081.82 and 220,697.74 is: 304,588.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,779.41 : 542,081.82 = 220,697.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,779.41/542,081.82 = 220,697.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,779.41x = 542,081.82 × 220,697.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,779.41x = 119,636,232,569.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,636,232,569.09/392,779.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,588.86

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