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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,319.36, 535,422.18 and 265,871.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,319.36, 535,422.18 and 265,871.12 is: 366,588.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,319.36 : 535,422.18 = 265,871.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,319.36/535,422.18 = 265,871.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,319.36x = 535,422.18 × 265,871.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,319.36x = 142,353,290,995.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,353,290,995.31/388,319.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,588.19

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