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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,832.70, 537,963.30 and 217,753.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,832.70, 537,963.30 and 217,753.06 is: 300,495.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,832.70 : 537,963.30 = 217,753.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,832.70/537,963.30 = 217,753.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,832.70x = 537,963.30 × 217,753.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,832.70x = 117,143,154,742.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,143,154,742.70/389,832.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,495.97

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