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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,719.06, 536,411.61 and 218,942.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,719.06, 536,411.61 and 218,942.25 is: 302,128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,719.06 : 536,411.61 = 218,942.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,719.06/536,411.61 = 218,942.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,719.06x = 536,411.61 × 218,942.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,719.06x = 117,443,164,819.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,443,164,819.52/388,719.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,128.65

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