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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,670.88, 536,367.60 and 218,907.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,670.88, 536,367.60 and 218,907.84 is: 302,093.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,670.88 : 536,367.60 = 218,907.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,670.88/536,367.60 = 218,907.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,670.88x = 536,367.60 × 218,907.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,670.88x = 117,415,072,761.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,415,072,761.98/388,670.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,093.82

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