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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,479.93, 536,406.35 and 303,838.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,479.93, 536,406.35 and 303,838.17 is: 419,534.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,479.93 : 536,406.35 = 303,838.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,479.93/536,406.35 = 303,838.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,479.93x = 536,406.35 × 303,838.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,479.93x = 162,980,722,241.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,980,722,241.19/388,479.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,534.47

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