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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,005.60, 581,701.20 and 212,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,005.60, 581,701.20 and 212,901.60 is: 319,183.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,005.60 : 581,701.20 = 212,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,005.60/581,701.20 = 212,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,005.60x = 581,701.20 × 212,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,005.60x = 123,845,116,201.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,845,116,201.92/388,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,183.84

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