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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,088.80, 535,273.86 and 342,686.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,088.80, 535,273.86 and 342,686.68 is: 472,652.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,088.80 : 535,273.86 = 342,686.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,088.80/535,273.86 = 342,686.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,088.80x = 535,273.86 × 342,686.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,088.80x = 183,431,221,974.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,431,221,974.19/388,088.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,652.71

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