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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,281.44, 537,207.48 and 219,514.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,281.44, 537,207.48 and 219,514.35 is: 302,929.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,281.44 : 537,207.48 = 219,514.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,281.44/537,207.48 = 219,514.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,281.44x = 537,207.48 × 219,514.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,281.44x = 117,924,750,787.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,924,750,787.34/389,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,929.29

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