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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,583.24, 525,197.88 and 219,445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,583.24, 525,197.88 and 219,445.08 is: 302,830.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,583.24 : 525,197.88 = 219,445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,583.24/525,197.88 = 219,445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,583.24x = 525,197.88 × 219,445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,583.24x = 115,252,090,792.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,252,090,792.43/380,583.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,830.18

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