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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,766.11, 536,499.72 and 216,694.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,766.11, 536,499.72 and 216,694.99 is: 299,040.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,766.11 : 536,499.72 = 216,694.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,766.11/536,499.72 = 216,694.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,766.11x = 536,499.72 × 216,694.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,766.11x = 116,256,799,319.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,256,799,319.64/388,766.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,040.47

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