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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,358.02, 535,899.92 and 216,262.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,358.02, 535,899.92 and 216,262.98 is: 298,423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,358.02 : 535,899.92 = 216,262.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,358.02/535,899.92 = 216,262.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,358.02x = 535,899.92 × 216,262.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,358.02x = 115,895,313,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,895,313,680.96/388,358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,423.90

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