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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,277.78, 535,734.68 and 218,449.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,277.78, 535,734.68 and 218,449.94 is: 301,411.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,277.78 : 535,734.68 = 218,449.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,277.78/535,734.68 = 218,449.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,277.78x = 535,734.68 × 218,449.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,277.78x = 117,031,208,701.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,031,208,701.92/388,277.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,411.04

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