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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,399.59, 535,919.90 and 218,597.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,399.59, 535,919.90 and 218,597.67 is: 301,624.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,399.59 : 535,919.90 = 218,597.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,399.59/535,919.90 = 218,597.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,399.59x = 535,919.90 × 218,597.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,399.59x = 117,150,840,353.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,150,840,353.65/388,399.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,624.52

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