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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387,316.22, 534,484.74 and 215,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387,316.22, 534,484.74 and 215,233.60 is: 297,015.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387,316.22 : 534,484.74 = 215,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387,316.22/534,484.74 = 215,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387,316.22x = 534,484.74 × 215,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387,316.22x = 115,039,074,735.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,039,074,735.26/387,316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,015.90

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