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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,727.01, 536,486.82 and 216,660.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,727.01, 536,486.82 and 216,660.68 is: 299,016.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,727.01 : 536,486.82 = 216,660.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,727.01/536,486.82 = 216,660.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,727.01x = 536,486.82 × 216,660.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,727.01x = 116,235,599,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,235,599,232.24/388,727.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,016.01

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