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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,430.54, 538,790.34 and 218,346.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,430.54, 538,790.34 and 218,346.54 is: 301,316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,430.54 : 538,790.34 = 218,346.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,430.54/538,790.34 = 218,346.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,430.54x = 538,790.34 × 218,346.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,430.54x = 117,643,006,524.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,643,006,524.42/390,430.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,316.10

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