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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394,466, 544,363.08 and 215,618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394,466, 544,363.08 and 215,618 is: 297,552.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,466 : 544,363.08 = 215,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,466/544,363.08 = 215,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,466x = 544,363.08 × 215,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,466x = 117,374,478,583.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,374,478,583.44/394,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,552.84

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