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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,008.44, 536,841.14 and 216,924.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,008.44, 536,841.14 and 216,924.75 is: 299,361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,008.44 : 536,841.14 = 216,924.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,008.44/536,841.14 = 216,924.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,008.44x = 536,841.14 × 216,924.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,008.44x = 116,454,128,999.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,454,128,999.59/389,008.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,361.45

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