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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,942.29, 536,701.13 and 216,844.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,942.29, 536,701.13 and 216,844.07 is: 299,222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,942.29 : 536,701.13 = 216,844.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,942.29/536,701.13 = 216,844.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,942.29x = 536,701.13 × 216,844.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,942.29x = 116,380,457,402.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,380,457,402.35/388,942.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,222.95

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