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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,679.36, 536,363.52 and 218,929.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,679.36, 536,363.52 and 218,929.28 is: 302,114.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,679.36 : 536,363.52 = 218,929.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,679.36/536,363.52 = 218,929.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,679.36x = 536,363.52 × 218,929.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,679.36x = 117,425,679,251.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,425,679,251.87/388,679.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,114.52

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