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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,871.82, 536,698.71 and 219,121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,871.82, 536,698.71 and 219,121.74 is: 302,419.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,871.82 : 536,698.71 = 219,121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,871.82/536,698.71 = 219,121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,871.82x = 536,698.71 × 219,121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,871.82x = 117,602,355,190.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,602,355,190.96/388,871.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,419.33

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