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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,433.01, 536,088.66 and 218,700.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,433.01, 536,088.66 and 218,700.21 is: 301,835.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,433.01 : 536,088.66 = 218,700.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,433.01/536,088.66 = 218,700.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,433.01x = 536,088.66 × 218,700.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,433.01x = 117,242,702,520.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,242,702,520.62/388,433.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,835.06

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