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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,234.20, 535,762.96 and 218,468.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,234.20, 535,762.96 and 218,468.48 is: 301,486.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,234.20 : 535,762.96 = 218,468.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,234.20/535,762.96 = 218,468.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,234.20x = 535,762.96 × 218,468.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,234.20x = 117,047,319,511.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,047,319,511.50/388,234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,486.37

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