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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,059.14, 542,440.87 and 221,031.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,059.14, 542,440.87 and 221,031.27 is: 305,033.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,059.14 : 542,440.87 = 221,031.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,059.14/542,440.87 = 221,031.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,059.14x = 542,440.87 × 221,031.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,059.14x = 119,896,393,843.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,896,393,843.43/393,059.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,033.98

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