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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,872.84, 531,141.12 and 219,305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,872.84, 531,141.12 and 219,305.96 is: 302,651.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,872.84 : 531,141.12 = 219,305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,872.84/531,141.12 = 219,305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,872.84x = 531,141.12 × 219,305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,872.84x = 116,482,413,217.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,482,413,217.08/384,872.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,651.68

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