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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,010.72, 535,449.30 and 218,244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,010.72, 535,449.30 and 218,244.44 is: 301,174.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,010.72 : 535,449.30 = 218,244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,010.72/535,449.30 = 218,244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,010.72x = 535,449.30 × 218,244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,010.72x = 116,858,832,626.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,858,832,626.89/388,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,174.24

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