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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,304.78, 535,771.94 and 218,476.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,304.78, 535,771.94 and 218,476.94 is: 301,448.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,304.78 : 535,771.94 = 218,476.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,304.78/535,771.94 = 218,476.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,304.78x = 535,771.94 × 218,476.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,304.78x = 117,053,813,989.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,053,813,989.06/388,304.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,448.30

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