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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,287.46, 535,835.58 and 218,521.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,287.46, 535,835.58 and 218,521.58 is: 301,559.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,287.46 : 535,835.58 = 218,521.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,287.46/535,835.58 = 218,521.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,287.46x = 535,835.58 × 218,521.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,287.46x = 117,091,637,561.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,091,637,561.82/388,287.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,559.15

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