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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,901, 536,625.06 and 219,131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,901, 536,625.06 and 219,131.48 is: 302,368.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,901 : 536,625.06 = 219,131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,901/536,625.06 = 219,131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,901x = 536,625.06 × 219,131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,901x = 117,591,443,602.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,591,443,602.89/388,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,368.58

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