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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,296.06, 536,013.89 and 261,045.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,296.06, 536,013.89 and 261,045.46 is: 360,353.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,296.06 : 536,013.89 = 261,045.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,296.06/536,013.89 = 261,045.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,296.06x = 536,013.89 × 261,045.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,296.06x = 139,923,991,176.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,923,991,176.21/388,296.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,353.88

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