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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,292.63, 536,009.16 and 261,042.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,292.63, 536,009.16 and 261,042.03 is: 360,349.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,292.63 : 536,009.16 = 261,042.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,292.63/536,009.16 = 261,042.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,292.63x = 536,009.16 × 261,042.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,292.63x = 139,920,919,225.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,920,919,225.00/388,292.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,349.15

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