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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,041.76, 542,331.34 and 220,937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,041.76, 542,331.34 and 220,937 is: 304,855.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,041.76 : 542,331.34 = 220,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,041.76/542,331.34 = 220,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,041.76x = 542,331.34 × 220,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,041.76x = 119,821,059,265.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,821,059,265.58/393,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,855.80

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