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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,305.78, 535,773.32 and 218,477.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,305.78, 535,773.32 and 218,477.94 is: 301,449.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,305.78 : 535,773.32 = 218,477.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,305.78/535,773.32 = 218,477.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,305.78x = 535,773.32 × 218,477.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,305.78x = 117,054,651,260.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,054,651,260.56/388,305.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,449.68

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