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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,127.28, 535,508.06 and 233,038.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,127.28, 535,508.06 and 233,038.28 is: 321,528.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,127.28 : 535,508.06 = 233,038.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,127.28/535,508.06 = 233,038.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,127.28x = 535,508.06 × 233,038.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,127.28x = 124,793,877,228.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,793,877,228.54/388,127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,528.23

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