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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,968.62, 538,184.55 and 215,535.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,968.62, 538,184.55 and 215,535.08 is: 297,453.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,968.62 : 538,184.55 = 215,535.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,968.62/538,184.55 = 215,535.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,968.62x = 538,184.55 × 215,535.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,968.62x = 115,997,650,039.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,997,650,039.01/389,968.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,453.81

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