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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,443.54, 536,052.96 and 216,360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,443.54, 536,052.96 and 216,360.12 is: 298,577.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,443.54 : 536,052.96 = 216,360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,443.54/536,052.96 = 216,360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,443.54x = 536,052.96 × 216,360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,443.54x = 115,980,482,751.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,980,482,751.96/388,443.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,577.45

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