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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,183.13, 537,051.87 and 219,406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,183.13, 537,051.87 and 219,406.32 is: 302,768.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,183.13 : 537,051.87 = 219,406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,183.13/537,051.87 = 219,406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,183.13x = 537,051.87 × 219,406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,183.13x = 117,832,574,445.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,832,574,445.82/389,183.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,768.97

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