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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,023.32, 535,014.15 and 265,574.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,023.32, 535,014.15 and 265,574.75 is: 366,179.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,023.32 : 535,014.15 = 265,574.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,023.32/535,014.15 = 265,574.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,023.32x = 535,014.15 × 265,574.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,023.32x = 142,086,246,457.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,086,246,457.64/388,023.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,179.66

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