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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,313.28, 535,783.44 and 218,485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,313.28, 535,783.44 and 218,485.44 is: 301,459.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,313.28 : 535,783.44 = 218,485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,313.28/535,783.44 = 218,485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,313.28x = 535,783.44 × 218,485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,313.28x = 117,060,880,633.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,060,880,633.11/388,313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,459.90

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