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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,375.44, 581,816.88 and 238,177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,375.44, 581,816.88 and 238,177.86 is: 356,809.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,375.44 : 581,816.88 = 238,177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,375.44/581,816.88 = 238,177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,375.44x = 581,816.88 × 238,177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,375.44x = 138,575,899,390.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,575,899,390.28/388,375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,809.12

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