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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,788.98, 531,007.94 and 215,023.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,788.98, 531,007.94 and 215,023.12 is: 296,731.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,788.98 : 531,007.94 = 215,023.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,788.98/531,007.94 = 215,023.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,788.98x = 531,007.94 × 215,023.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,788.98x = 114,178,984,003.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,178,984,003.57/384,788.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,731.43

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