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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,757.64, 536,529.24 and 216,691.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,757.64, 536,529.24 and 216,691.32 is: 299,058.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,757.64 : 536,529.24 = 216,691.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,757.64/536,529.24 = 216,691.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,757.64x = 536,529.24 × 216,691.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,757.64x = 116,261,229,234.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,261,229,234.20/388,757.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,058.38

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