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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,718.69, 536,411.09 and 218,941.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,718.69, 536,411.09 and 218,941.88 is: 302,128.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,718.69 : 536,411.09 = 218,941.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,718.69/536,411.09 = 218,941.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,718.69x = 536,411.09 × 218,941.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,718.69x = 117,442,850,362.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,442,850,362.75/388,718.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,128.13

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