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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394,704, 544,704.48 and 215,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394,704, 544,704.48 and 215,856 is: 297,888.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,704 : 544,704.48 = 215,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,704/544,704.48 = 215,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,704x = 544,704.48 × 215,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,704x = 117,577,730,234.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,577,730,234.88/394,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,888.37

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