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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,045.37, 536,886.71 and 219,279.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,045.37, 536,886.71 and 219,279.49 is: 302,608.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,045.37 : 536,886.71 = 219,279.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,045.37/536,886.71 = 219,279.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,045.37x = 536,886.71 × 219,279.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,045.37x = 117,728,245,360.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,728,245,360.25/389,045.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,608.01

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