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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,316, 535,889.04 and 237,383.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,316, 535,889.04 and 237,383.84 is: 327,597.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,316 : 535,889.04 = 237,383.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,316/535,889.04 = 237,383.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,316x = 535,889.04 × 237,383.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,316x = 127,211,398,129.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,211,398,129.11/388,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,597.62

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