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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,311.40, 582,486.30 and 201,687.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,311.40, 582,486.30 and 201,687.40 is: 302,541.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,311.40 : 582,486.30 = 201,687.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,311.40/582,486.30 = 201,687.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,311.40x = 582,486.30 × 201,687.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,311.40x = 117,480,147,382.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,480,147,382.62/388,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,541.07

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