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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,949.92, 525,575.34 and 219,845.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,949.92, 525,575.34 and 219,845.72 is: 303,308.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,949.92 : 525,575.34 = 219,845.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,949.92/525,575.34 = 219,845.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,949.92x = 525,575.34 × 219,845.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,949.92x = 115,545,489,036.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,545,489,036.55/380,949.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,308.87

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