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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,293.63, 536,010.54 and 261,043.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,293.63, 536,010.54 and 261,043.03 is: 360,350.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,293.63 : 536,010.54 = 261,043.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,293.63/536,010.54 = 261,043.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,293.63x = 536,010.54 × 261,043.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,293.63x = 139,921,815,473.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,921,815,473.54/388,293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,350.53

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