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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,975.08, 536,778.18 and 219,205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,975.08, 536,778.18 and 219,205.80 is: 302,499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,975.08 : 536,778.18 = 219,205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,975.08/536,778.18 = 219,205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,975.08x = 536,778.18 × 219,205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,975.08x = 117,664,890,369.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,664,890,369.44/388,975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,499.82

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