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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,354.68, 536,095.29 and 261,104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,354.68, 536,095.29 and 261,104.07 is: 360,435.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,354.68 : 536,095.29 = 261,104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,354.68/536,095.29 = 261,104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,354.68x = 536,095.29 × 261,104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,354.68x = 139,976,662,126.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,976,662,126.83/388,354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,435.11

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