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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,379, 535,975.98 and 237,446.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,379, 535,975.98 and 237,446.84 is: 327,684.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,379 : 535,975.98 = 237,446.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,379/535,975.98 = 237,446.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,379x = 535,975.98 × 237,446.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,379x = 127,265,802,766.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,265,802,766.90/388,379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,684.56

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