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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,190.76, 582,729.21 and 260,202.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,190.76, 582,729.21 and 260,202.26 is: 390,600.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,190.76 : 582,729.21 = 260,202.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,190.76/582,729.21 = 260,202.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,190.76x = 582,729.21 × 260,202.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,190.76x = 151,627,454,496.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,627,454,496.37/388,190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,600.37

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