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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,782.41, 542,085.96 and 220,700.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,782.41, 542,085.96 and 220,700.74 is: 304,593.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,782.41 : 542,085.96 = 220,700.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,782.41/542,085.96 = 220,700.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,782.41x = 542,085.96 × 220,700.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,782.41x = 119,638,772,515.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,638,772,515.61/392,782.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,593.00

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