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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,417.23, 537,420.86 and 219,647.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,417.23, 537,420.86 and 219,647.71 is: 303,127.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,417.23 : 537,420.86 = 219,647.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,417.23/537,420.86 = 219,647.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,417.23x = 537,420.86 × 219,647.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,417.23x = 118,043,261,205.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,043,261,205.23/389,417.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,127.99

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