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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,101.80, 535,291.80 and 342,699.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,101.80, 535,291.80 and 342,699.68 is: 472,670.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,101.80 : 535,291.80 = 342,699.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,101.80/535,291.80 = 342,699.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,101.80x = 535,291.80 × 342,699.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,101.80x = 183,444,328,566.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,444,328,566.62/388,101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,670.65

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