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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,895.91, 583,332.85 and 212,519.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,895.91, 583,332.85 and 212,519.89 is: 318,773.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,895.91 : 583,332.85 = 212,519.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,895.91/583,332.85 = 212,519.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,895.91x = 583,332.85 × 212,519.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,895.91x = 123,969,833,115.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,969,833,115.39/388,895.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,773.82

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