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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,009.47, 535,447.58 and 218,243.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,009.47, 535,447.58 and 218,243.19 is: 301,172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,009.47 : 535,447.58 = 218,243.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,009.47/535,447.58 = 218,243.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,009.47x = 535,447.58 × 218,243.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,009.47x = 116,857,787,936.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,857,787,936.98/388,009.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,172.52

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