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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,005.64, 531,308.96 and 215,239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,005.64, 531,308.96 and 215,239.76 is: 297,031.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,005.64 : 531,308.96 = 215,239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,005.64/531,308.96 = 215,239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,005.64x = 531,308.96 × 215,239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,005.64x = 114,358,813,036.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,358,813,036.25/385,005.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,031.53

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