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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,399.60, 582,682.60 and 219,999.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,399.60, 582,682.60 and 219,999.52 is: 330,046.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,399.60 : 582,682.60 = 219,999.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,399.60/582,682.60 = 219,999.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,399.60x = 582,682.60 × 219,999.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,399.60x = 128,189,892,312.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,189,892,312.35/388,399.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,046.41

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