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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,491.28, 536,169.04 and 218,758.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,491.28, 536,169.04 and 218,758.48 is: 301,915.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,491.28 : 536,169.04 = 218,758.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,491.28/536,169.04 = 218,758.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,491.28x = 536,169.04 × 218,758.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,491.28x = 117,291,524,213.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,291,524,213.46/388,491.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,915.46

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