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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,462.75, 536,153.04 and 218,696.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,462.75, 536,153.04 and 218,696.87 is: 301,843.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,462.75 : 536,153.04 = 218,696.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,462.75/536,153.04 = 218,696.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,462.75x = 536,153.04 × 218,696.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,462.75x = 117,254,993,029.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,254,993,029.37/388,462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,843.60

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