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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,381.44, 581,825.88 and 238,183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,381.44, 581,825.88 and 238,183.92 is: 356,818.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,381.44 : 581,825.88 = 238,183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,381.44/581,825.88 = 238,183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,381.44x = 581,825.88 × 238,183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,381.44x = 138,581,568,855.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,581,568,855.85/388,381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,818.21

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