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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,228.30, 536,046.96 and 382,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,228.30, 536,046.96 and 382,028.20 is: 527,486.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,228.30 : 536,046.96 = 382,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,228.30/536,046.96 = 382,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,228.30x = 536,046.96 × 382,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,228.30x = 204,785,055,244.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,785,055,244.27/388,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,486.16

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