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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,341.87, 535,635.73 and 259,215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,341.87, 535,635.73 and 259,215.24 is: 357,532.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,341.87 : 535,635.73 = 259,215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,341.87/535,635.73 = 259,215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,341.87x = 535,635.73 × 259,215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,341.87x = 138,844,943,656.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,844,943,656.49/388,341.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,532.77

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