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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,093.80, 535,280.76 and 342,691.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,093.80, 535,280.76 and 342,691.68 is: 472,659.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,093.80 : 535,280.76 = 342,691.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,093.80/535,280.76 = 342,691.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,093.80x = 535,280.76 × 342,691.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,093.80x = 183,436,262,916.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,436,262,916.08/388,093.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,659.61

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