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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,467.28, 536,135.96 and 218,734.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,467.28, 536,135.96 and 218,734.48 is: 301,882.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,467.28 : 536,135.96 = 218,734.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,467.28/536,135.96 = 218,734.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,467.28x = 536,135.96 × 218,734.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,467.28x = 117,271,420,419.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,271,420,419.90/388,467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,882.36

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