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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,555.21, 536,058.81 and 235,537.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,555.21, 536,058.81 and 235,537.61 is: 324,952.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,555.21 : 536,058.81 = 235,537.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,555.21/536,058.81 = 235,537.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,555.21x = 536,058.81 × 235,537.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,555.21x = 126,262,008,246.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,262,008,246.55/388,555.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,952.55

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