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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,280.95, 535,826.62 and 218,515.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,280.95, 535,826.62 and 218,515.08 is: 301,550.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,280.95 : 535,826.62 = 218,515.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,280.95/535,826.62 = 218,515.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,280.95x = 535,826.62 × 218,515.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,280.95x = 117,086,192,963.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,086,192,963.72/388,280.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,550.19

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