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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,769.09, 536,506.68 and 216,682.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,769.09, 536,506.68 and 216,682.26 is: 299,024.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,769.09 : 536,506.68 = 216,682.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,769.09/536,506.68 = 216,682.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,769.09x = 536,506.68 × 216,682.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,769.09x = 116,251,481,746.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,251,481,746.01/388,769.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,024.50

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