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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,332, 535,911.12 and 237,399.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,332, 535,911.12 and 237,399.84 is: 327,619.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,332 : 535,911.12 = 237,399.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,332/535,911.12 = 237,399.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,332x = 535,911.12 × 237,399.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,332x = 127,225,214,142.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,225,214,142.22/388,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,619.70

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