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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,798.56, 536,544.63 and 216,727.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,798.56, 536,544.63 and 216,727.66 is: 299,085.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,798.56 : 536,544.63 = 216,727.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,798.56/536,544.63 = 216,727.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,798.56x = 536,544.63 × 216,727.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,798.56x = 116,284,058,379.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,284,058,379.10/388,798.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,085.62

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