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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,410.88, 536,264.80 and 243,434.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,410.88, 536,264.80 and 243,434.56 is: 336,101.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,410.88 : 536,264.80 = 243,434.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,410.88/536,264.80 = 243,434.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,410.88x = 536,264.80 × 243,434.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,410.88x = 130,545,385,631.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,545,385,631.49/388,410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,101.26

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