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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,229.14, 524,773.85 and 216,884.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,229.14, 524,773.85 and 216,884.85 is: 299,333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,229.14 : 524,773.85 = 216,884.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,229.14/524,773.85 = 216,884.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,229.14x = 524,773.85 × 216,884.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,229.14x = 113,815,495,502.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,815,495,502.17/380,229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,333.96

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