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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,056.08, 536,886.66 and 216,979.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,056.08, 536,886.66 and 216,979.26 is: 299,425.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,056.08 : 536,886.66 = 216,979.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,056.08/536,886.66 = 216,979.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,056.08x = 536,886.66 × 216,979.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,056.08x = 116,493,270,190.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,493,270,190.67/389,056.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,425.39

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