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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,289.37, 536,004.66 and 261,038.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,289.37, 536,004.66 and 261,038.77 is: 360,344.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,289.37 : 536,004.66 = 261,038.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,289.37/536,004.66 = 261,038.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,289.37x = 536,004.66 × 261,038.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,289.37x = 139,917,997,160.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,917,997,160.67/388,289.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,344.65

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