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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,253.39, 535,788.58 and 218,487.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,253.39, 535,788.58 and 218,487.52 is: 301,512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,253.39 : 535,788.58 = 218,487.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,253.39/535,788.58 = 218,487.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,253.39x = 535,788.58 × 218,487.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,253.39x = 117,063,118,088.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,063,118,088.52/388,253.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,512.16

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