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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,359.94, 536,101.89 and 261,109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,359.94, 536,101.89 and 261,109.30 is: 360,441.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,359.94 : 536,101.89 = 261,109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,359.94/536,101.89 = 261,109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,359.94x = 536,101.89 × 261,109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,359.94x = 139,981,189,226.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,981,189,226.58/388,359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,441.89

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