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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,767.36, 536,488.80 and 218,991.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,767.36, 536,488.80 and 218,991.36 is: 302,202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,767.36 : 536,488.80 = 218,991.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,767.36/536,488.80 = 218,991.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,767.36x = 536,488.80 × 218,991.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,767.36x = 117,486,411,936.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,486,411,936.77/388,767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,202.36

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