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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,275.78, 535,731.93 and 218,447.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,275.78, 535,731.93 and 218,447.94 is: 301,408.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,275.78 : 535,731.93 = 218,447.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,275.78/535,731.93 = 218,447.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,275.78x = 535,731.93 × 218,447.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,275.78x = 117,029,536,500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,029,536,500.72/388,275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,408.28

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