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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,043.71, 536,869.62 and 216,966.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,043.71, 536,869.62 and 216,966.91 is: 299,408.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,043.71 : 536,869.62 = 216,966.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,043.71/536,869.62 = 216,966.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,043.71x = 536,869.62 × 216,966.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,043.71x = 116,482,942,524.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,482,942,524.27/389,043.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,408.37

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