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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,355.01, 535,895.78 and 216,259.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,355.01, 535,895.78 and 216,259.98 is: 298,419.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,355.01 : 535,895.78 = 216,259.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,355.01/535,895.78 = 216,259.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,355.01x = 535,895.78 × 216,259.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,355.01x = 115,892,809,583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,892,809,583.59/388,355.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,419.76

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