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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,289.93, 536,005.44 and 261,039.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,289.93, 536,005.44 and 261,039.34 is: 360,345.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,289.93 : 536,005.44 = 261,039.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,289.93/536,005.44 = 261,039.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,289.93x = 536,005.44 × 261,039.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,289.93x = 139,918,502,308.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,918,502,308.79/388,289.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,345.43

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