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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,292.81, 536,009.40 and 261,042.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,292.81, 536,009.40 and 261,042.21 is: 360,349.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,292.81 : 536,009.40 = 261,042.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,292.81/536,009.40 = 261,042.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,292.81x = 536,009.40 × 261,042.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,292.81x = 139,921,078,356.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,921,078,356.77/388,292.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,349.40

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