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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,578.63, 538,972.99 and 218,466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,578.63, 538,972.99 and 218,466.72 is: 301,469.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,578.63 : 538,972.99 = 218,466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,578.63/538,972.99 = 218,466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,578.63x = 538,972.99 × 218,466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,578.63x = 117,747,660,747.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,747,660,747.73/390,578.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,469.80

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