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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,045.80, 582,068.70 and 361,801.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,045.80, 582,068.70 and 361,801.80 is: 542,702.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,045.80 : 582,068.70 = 361,801.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,045.80/582,068.70 = 361,801.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,045.80x = 582,068.70 × 361,801.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,045.80x = 210,593,503,383.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,593,503,383.66/388,045.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,702.70

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