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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,017.85, 542,379.90 and 220,939.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,017.85, 542,379.90 and 220,939.23 is: 304,904.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,017.85 : 542,379.90 = 220,939.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,017.85/542,379.90 = 220,939.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,017.85x = 542,379.90 × 220,939.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,017.85x = 119,832,997,473.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,832,997,473.48/393,017.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,904.72

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