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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394,410.16, 544,286.04 and 215,562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394,410.16, 544,286.04 and 215,562.16 is: 297,475.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,410.16 : 544,286.04 = 215,562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,410.16/544,286.04 = 215,562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,410.16x = 544,286.04 × 215,562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,410.16x = 117,327,474,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,327,474,440.25/394,410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,475.79

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