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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,774.20, 536,443.33 and 216,654.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,774.20, 536,443.33 and 216,654.40 is: 298,946.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,774.20 : 536,443.33 = 216,654.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,774.20/536,443.33 = 216,654.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,774.20x = 536,443.33 × 216,654.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,774.20x = 116,222,807,795.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,222,807,795.15/388,774.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,946.81

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