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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,024.32, 535,015.53 and 265,575.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,024.32, 535,015.53 and 265,575.75 is: 366,181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,024.32 : 535,015.53 = 265,575.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,024.32/535,015.53 = 265,575.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,024.32x = 535,015.53 × 265,575.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,024.32x = 142,087,150,641.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,087,150,641.40/388,024.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,181.04

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