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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,279.58, 535,824.72 and 218,513.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,279.58, 535,824.72 and 218,513.70 is: 301,548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,279.58 : 535,824.72 = 218,513.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,279.58/535,824.72 = 218,513.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,279.58x = 535,824.72 × 218,513.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,279.58x = 117,085,042,118.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,085,042,118.66/388,279.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,548.29

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