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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,768.82, 536,506.34 and 216,681.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,768.82, 536,506.34 and 216,681.98 is: 299,024.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,768.82 : 536,506.34 = 216,681.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,768.82/536,506.34 = 216,681.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,768.82x = 536,506.34 × 216,681.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,768.82x = 116,251,252,267.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,251,252,267.81/388,768.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,024.12

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