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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,364.94, 536,108.79 and 261,114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,364.94, 536,108.79 and 261,114.30 is: 360,448.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,364.94 : 536,108.79 = 261,114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,364.94/536,108.79 = 261,114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,364.94x = 536,108.79 × 261,114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,364.94x = 139,985,671,424.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,985,671,424.70/388,364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,448.79

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