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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,293.42, 582,333.24 and 245,925.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,293.42, 582,333.24 and 245,925.18 is: 368,820.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,293.42 : 582,333.24 = 245,925.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,293.42/582,333.24 = 245,925.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,293.42x = 582,333.24 × 245,925.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,293.42x = 143,210,406,866.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,210,406,866.98/388,293.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,820.07

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