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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,190.38, 535,701.62 and 218,424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,190.38, 535,701.62 and 218,424.52 is: 301,425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,190.38 : 535,701.62 = 218,424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,190.38/535,701.62 = 218,424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,190.38x = 535,701.62 × 218,424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,190.38x = 117,010,369,211.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,010,369,211.72/388,190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,425.22

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