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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,289.04, 535,689.97 and 241,044.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,289.04, 535,689.97 and 241,044.83 is: 332,549.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,289.04 : 535,689.97 = 241,044.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,289.04/535,689.97 = 241,044.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,289.04x = 535,689.97 × 241,044.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,289.04x = 129,125,297,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,125,297,751.36/388,289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,549.43

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