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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,049.93, 536,889.40 and 214,616.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,049.93, 536,889.40 and 214,616.19 is: 296,170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,049.93 : 536,889.40 = 214,616.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,049.93/536,889.40 = 214,616.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,049.93x = 536,889.40 × 214,616.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,049.93x = 115,225,159,760.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,225,159,760.99/389,049.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,170.62

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