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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,727.08, 539,177.28 and 218,615.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,727.08, 539,177.28 and 218,615.16 is: 301,674.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,727.08 : 539,177.28 = 218,615.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,727.08/539,177.28 = 218,615.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,727.08x = 539,177.28 × 218,615.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,727.08x = 117,872,327,335.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,872,327,335.57/390,727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,674.32

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