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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,972.56, 536,779.26 and 219,261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,972.56, 536,779.26 and 219,261.36 is: 302,579.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,972.56 : 536,779.26 = 219,261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,972.56/536,779.26 = 219,261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,972.56x = 536,779.26 × 219,261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,972.56x = 117,694,950,567.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,694,950,567.39/388,972.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,579.06

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