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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394,411.16, 544,287.42 and 215,563.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394,411.16, 544,287.42 and 215,563.16 is: 297,477.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,411.16 : 544,287.42 = 215,563.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,411.16/544,287.42 = 215,563.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,411.16x = 544,287.42 × 215,563.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,411.16x = 117,328,316,203.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,328,316,203.45/394,411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,477.17

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