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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,364.19, 536,107.76 and 261,113.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,364.19, 536,107.76 and 261,113.55 is: 360,447.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,364.19 : 536,107.76 = 261,113.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,364.19/536,107.76 = 261,113.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,364.19x = 536,107.76 × 261,113.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,364.19x = 139,984,999,090.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,984,999,090.58/388,364.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,447.75

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