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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,281.92, 537,209.14 and 219,516.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,281.92, 537,209.14 and 219,516.10 is: 302,932.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,281.92 : 537,209.14 = 219,516.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,281.92/537,209.14 = 219,516.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,281.92x = 537,209.14 × 219,516.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,281.92x = 117,926,055,297.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,926,055,297.15/389,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,932.27

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