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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,782.92, 536,455.37 and 216,663.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,782.92, 536,455.37 and 216,663.18 is: 298,958.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,782.92 : 536,455.37 = 216,663.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,782.92/536,455.37 = 216,663.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,782.92x = 536,455.37 × 216,663.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,782.92x = 116,230,126,933.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,230,126,933.94/388,782.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,958.94

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