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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,291.85, 582,520.94 and 219,891.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,291.85, 582,520.94 and 219,891.77 is: 329,884.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,291.85 : 582,520.94 = 219,891.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,291.85/582,520.94 = 219,891.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,291.85x = 582,520.94 × 219,891.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,291.85x = 128,091,560,558.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,091,560,558.66/388,291.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,884.75

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