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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,094.80, 535,282.14 and 342,692.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,094.80, 535,282.14 and 342,692.68 is: 472,660.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,094.80 : 535,282.14 = 342,692.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,094.80/535,282.14 = 342,692.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,094.80x = 535,282.14 × 342,692.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,094.80x = 183,437,271,112.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,437,271,112.74/388,094.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,660.99

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