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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,293.56, 536,010.44 and 261,042.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,293.56, 536,010.44 and 261,042.97 is: 360,350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,293.56 : 536,010.44 = 261,042.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,293.56/536,010.44 = 261,042.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,293.56x = 536,010.44 × 261,042.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,293.56x = 139,921,757,208.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,921,757,208.61/388,293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,350.45

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