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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,818.12, 536,571.48 and 216,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,818.12, 536,571.48 and 216,747 is: 299,112.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,818.12 : 536,571.48 = 216,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,818.12/536,571.48 = 216,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,818.12x = 536,571.48 × 216,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,818.12x = 116,300,258,575.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,300,258,575.56/388,818.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,112.24

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