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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,043.04, 581,220.96 and 237,829.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,043.04, 581,220.96 and 237,829.92 is: 356,227.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,043.04 : 581,220.96 = 237,829.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,043.04/581,220.96 = 237,829.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,043.04x = 581,220.96 × 237,829.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,043.04x = 138,231,734,419.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,231,734,419.12/388,043.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,227.84

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