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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,430.01, 536,084.51 and 218,697.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,430.01, 536,084.51 and 218,697.21 is: 301,830.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,430.01 : 536,084.51 = 218,697.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,430.01/536,084.51 = 218,697.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,430.01x = 536,084.51 × 218,697.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,430.01x = 117,240,185,567.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,240,185,567.73/388,430.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,830.92

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