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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,294.06, 536,011.13 and 261,043.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,294.06, 536,011.13 and 261,043.46 is: 360,351.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,294.06 : 536,011.13 = 261,043.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,294.06/536,011.13 = 261,043.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,294.06x = 536,011.13 × 261,043.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,294.06x = 139,922,199,973.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,922,199,973.71/388,294.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,351.12

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