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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,766.34, 536,495.16 and 219,055.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,766.34, 536,495.16 and 219,055.14 is: 302,294.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,766.34 : 536,495.16 = 219,055.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,766.34/536,495.16 = 219,055.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,766.34x = 536,495.16 × 219,055.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,766.34x = 117,522,022,383.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,522,022,383.12/388,766.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,294.75

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