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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,008.97, 535,446.89 and 218,242.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,008.97, 535,446.89 and 218,242.69 is: 301,171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,008.97 : 535,446.89 = 218,242.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,008.97/535,446.89 = 218,242.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,008.97x = 535,446.89 × 218,242.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,008.97x = 116,857,368,014.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,857,368,014.31/388,008.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,171.82

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