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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,904, 536,629.20 and 219,134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,904, 536,629.20 and 219,134.48 is: 302,372.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,904 : 536,629.20 = 219,134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,904/536,629.20 = 219,134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,904x = 536,629.20 × 219,134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,904x = 117,593,960,694.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,593,960,694.82/388,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,372.72

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