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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,013.76, 535,466.16 and 215,946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,013.76, 535,466.16 and 215,946 is: 298,009.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,013.76 : 535,466.16 = 215,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,013.76/535,466.16 = 215,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,013.76x = 535,466.16 × 215,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,013.76x = 115,631,775,387.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,631,775,387.36/388,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,009.47

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