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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,501.80, 536,283.14 and 303,646.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,501.80, 536,283.14 and 303,646.44 is: 419,149.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,501.80 : 536,283.14 = 303,646.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,501.80/536,283.14 = 303,646.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,501.80x = 536,283.14 × 303,646.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,501.80x = 162,840,466,293.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,840,466,293.02/388,501.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,149.84

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