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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,060.29, 542,419.91 and 220,978.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,060.29, 542,419.91 and 220,978.99 is: 304,949.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,060.29 : 542,419.91 = 220,978.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,060.29/542,419.91 = 220,978.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,060.29x = 542,419.91 × 220,978.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,060.29x = 119,863,404,269.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,863,404,269.49/393,060.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,949.16

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