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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,099.80, 535,289.04 and 342,697.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,099.80, 535,289.04 and 342,697.68 is: 472,667.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,099.80 : 535,289.04 = 342,697.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,099.80/535,289.04 = 342,697.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,099.80x = 535,289.04 × 342,697.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,099.80x = 183,442,312,137.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,442,312,137.43/388,099.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,667.89

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