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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,432.01, 536,087.27 and 218,699.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,432.01, 536,087.27 and 218,699.21 is: 301,833.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,432.01 : 536,087.27 = 218,699.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,432.01/536,087.27 = 218,699.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,432.01x = 536,087.27 × 218,699.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,432.01x = 117,241,862,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,241,862,440.06/388,432.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,833.68

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