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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,431.51, 536,086.58 and 218,698.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,431.51, 536,086.58 and 218,698.71 is: 301,832.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,431.51 : 536,086.58 = 218,698.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,431.51/536,086.58 = 218,698.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,431.51x = 536,086.58 × 218,698.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,431.51x = 117,241,442,400.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,241,442,400.82/388,431.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,832.99

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