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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,748.36, 536,481.45 and 216,683.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,748.36, 536,481.45 and 216,683.93 is: 299,028.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,748.36 : 536,481.45 = 216,683.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,748.36/536,481.45 = 216,683.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,748.36x = 536,481.45 × 216,683.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,748.36x = 116,246,908,958.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,246,908,958.10/388,748.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,028.68

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