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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,586.16, 536,233.32 and 218,827.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,586.16, 536,233.32 and 218,827.44 is: 301,973.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,586.16 : 536,233.32 = 218,827.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,586.16/536,233.32 = 218,827.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,586.16x = 536,233.32 × 218,827.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,586.16x = 117,342,564,658.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,342,564,658.30/388,586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,973.09

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