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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,359.08, 538,696.51 and 218,283.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,359.08, 538,696.51 and 218,283.29 is: 301,231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,359.08 : 538,696.51 = 218,283.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,359.08/538,696.51 = 218,283.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,359.08x = 538,696.51 × 218,283.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,359.08x = 117,588,446,514.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,588,446,514.32/390,359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,231.49

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