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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,231.83, 582,444.41 and 308,570.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,231.83, 582,444.41 and 308,570.36 is: 462,932.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,231.83 : 582,444.41 = 308,570.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,231.83/582,444.41 = 308,570.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,231.83x = 582,444.41 × 308,570.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,231.83x = 179,725,076,818.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,725,076,818.61/388,231.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,932.36

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