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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,009.41, 536,812.27 and 216,945.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,009.41, 536,812.27 and 216,945.06 is: 299,372.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,009.41 : 536,812.27 = 216,945.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,009.41/536,812.27 = 216,945.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,009.41x = 536,812.27 × 216,945.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,009.41x = 116,458,770,123.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,458,770,123.89/389,009.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,372.63

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