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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,111.58, 536,966.82 and 219,345.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,111.58, 536,966.82 and 219,345.84 is: 302,693.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,111.58 : 536,966.82 = 219,345.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,111.58/536,966.82 = 219,345.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,111.58x = 536,966.82 × 219,345.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,111.58x = 117,781,438,185.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,781,438,185.03/389,111.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,693.22

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