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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,248.30, 536,074.56 and 382,048.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,248.30, 536,074.56 and 382,048.20 is: 527,513.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,248.30 : 536,074.56 = 382,048.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,248.30/536,074.56 = 382,048.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,248.30x = 536,074.56 × 382,048.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,248.30x = 204,806,320,713.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,806,320,713.79/388,248.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,513.76

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