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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394,272, 544,108.80 and 215,435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394,272, 544,108.80 and 215,435.52 is: 297,308.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,272 : 544,108.80 = 215,435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,272/544,108.80 = 215,435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,272x = 544,108.80 × 215,435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,272x = 117,220,362,264.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,220,362,264.58/394,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,308.36

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