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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,217.14, 581,732.79 and 261,388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,217.14, 581,732.79 and 261,388.96 is: 391,684.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,217.14 : 581,732.79 = 261,388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,217.14/581,732.79 = 261,388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,217.14x = 581,732.79 × 261,388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,217.14x = 152,058,528,976.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,058,528,976.00/388,217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,684.22

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