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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,442.26, 536,101.41 and 218,709.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,442.26, 536,101.41 and 218,709.46 is: 301,847.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,442.26 : 536,101.41 = 218,709.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,442.26/536,101.41 = 218,709.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,442.26x = 536,101.41 × 218,709.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,442.26x = 117,250,449,886.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,250,449,886.34/388,442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,847.82

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