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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,321.58, 535,882.68 and 218,555.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,321.58, 535,882.68 and 218,555.70 is: 301,606.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,321.58 : 535,882.68 = 218,555.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,321.58/535,882.68 = 218,555.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,321.58x = 535,882.68 × 218,555.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,321.58x = 117,120,214,245.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,120,214,245.28/388,321.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,606.25

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