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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,272.78, 535,727.79 and 218,444.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,272.78, 535,727.79 and 218,444.94 is: 301,404.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,272.78 : 535,727.79 = 218,444.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,272.78/535,727.79 = 218,444.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,272.78x = 535,727.79 × 218,444.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,272.78x = 117,027,024,942.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,027,024,942.88/388,272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,404.14

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