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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,529.55, 532,287.42 and 373,967.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,529.55, 532,287.42 and 373,967.94 is: 512,337.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,529.55 : 532,287.42 = 373,967.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,529.55/532,287.42 = 373,967.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,529.55x = 532,287.42 × 373,967.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,529.55x = 199,058,429,945.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,058,429,945.32/388,529.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,337.94

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