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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,360.68, 536,103.57 and 261,110.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,360.68, 536,103.57 and 261,110.07 is: 360,443.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,360.68 : 536,103.57 = 261,110.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,360.68/536,103.57 = 261,110.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,360.68x = 536,103.57 × 261,110.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,360.68x = 139,982,040,689.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,982,040,689.95/388,360.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,443.39

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