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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,009.72, 535,447.92 and 218,243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,009.72, 535,447.92 and 218,243.44 is: 301,172.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,009.72 : 535,447.92 = 218,243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,009.72/535,447.92 = 218,243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,009.72x = 535,447.92 × 218,243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,009.72x = 116,857,994,663.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,857,994,663.03/388,009.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,172.86

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