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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,988.68, 553,657.98 and 219,524.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,988.68, 553,657.98 and 219,524.24 is: 329,390.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,988.68 : 553,657.98 = 219,524.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,988.68/553,657.98 = 219,524.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,988.68x = 553,657.98 × 219,524.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,988.68x = 121,541,347,279.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,541,347,279.44/368,988.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,390.45

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