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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,047.84, 536,890.12 and 219,281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,047.84, 536,890.12 and 219,281.96 is: 302,611.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,047.84 : 536,890.12 = 219,281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,047.84/536,890.12 = 219,281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,047.84x = 536,890.12 × 219,281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,047.84x = 117,730,317,818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,730,317,818.24/389,047.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,611.42

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