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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,646.73, 536,325.30 and 211,838.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,646.73, 536,325.30 and 211,838.67 is: 292,333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,646.73 : 536,325.30 = 211,838.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,646.73/536,325.30 = 211,838.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,646.73x = 536,325.30 × 211,838.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,646.73x = 113,614,438,239.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,614,438,239.35/388,646.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,333.45

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