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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,008.66, 535,446.46 and 218,242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,008.66, 535,446.46 and 218,242.38 is: 301,171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,008.66 : 535,446.46 = 218,242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,008.66/535,446.46 = 218,242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,008.66x = 535,446.46 × 218,242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,008.66x = 116,857,109,792.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,857,109,792.98/388,008.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,171.40

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