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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,941.28, 542,305.06 and 220,859.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,941.28, 542,305.06 and 220,859.48 is: 304,811.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,941.28 : 542,305.06 = 220,859.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,941.28/542,305.06 = 220,859.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,941.28x = 542,305.06 × 220,859.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,941.28x = 119,773,213,552.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,773,213,552.97/392,941.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,811.99

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