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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,230.70, 535,758.15 and 218,464.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,230.70, 535,758.15 and 218,464.96 is: 301,481.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,230.70 : 535,758.15 = 218,464.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,230.70/535,758.15 = 218,464.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,230.70x = 535,758.15 × 218,464.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,230.70x = 117,044,382,809.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,044,382,809.42/388,230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,481.52

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