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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,789.80, 536,464.96 and 216,670.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,789.80, 536,464.96 and 216,670.17 is: 298,968.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,789.80 : 536,464.96 = 216,670.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,789.80/536,464.96 = 216,670.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,789.80x = 536,464.96 × 216,670.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,789.80x = 116,235,954,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,235,954,082.24/388,789.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,968.63

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