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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,010.44, 536,843.90 and 216,926.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,010.44, 536,843.90 and 216,926.76 is: 299,364.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,010.44 : 536,843.90 = 216,926.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,010.44/536,843.90 = 216,926.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,010.44x = 536,843.90 × 216,926.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,010.44x = 116,455,807,852.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,455,807,852.76/389,010.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,364.22

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