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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,290.36, 582,518.68 and 219,890.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,290.36, 582,518.68 and 219,890.28 is: 329,882.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,290.36 : 582,518.68 = 219,890.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,290.36/582,518.68 = 219,890.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,290.36x = 582,518.68 × 219,890.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,290.36x = 128,090,195,650.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,090,195,650.43/388,290.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,882.50

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