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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,892.90, 538,098.81 and 236,956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,892.90, 538,098.81 and 236,956 is: 327,027.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,892.90 : 538,098.81 = 236,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,892.90/538,098.81 = 236,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,892.90x = 538,098.81 × 236,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,892.90x = 127,505,741,622.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,505,741,622.36/389,892.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,027.61

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