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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,728.01, 536,488.20 and 216,661.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,728.01, 536,488.20 and 216,661.68 is: 299,017.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,728.01 : 536,488.20 = 216,661.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,728.01/536,488.20 = 216,661.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,728.01x = 536,488.20 × 216,661.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,728.01x = 116,236,434,712.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,236,434,712.18/388,728.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,017.39

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