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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,949, 536,736.18 and 219,173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,949, 536,736.18 and 219,173 is: 302,451.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,949 : 536,736.18 = 219,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,949/536,736.18 = 219,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,949x = 536,736.18 × 219,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,949x = 117,638,078,779.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,638,078,779.14/388,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,451.17

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