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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,591.45, 581,983.80 and 375,121.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,591.45, 581,983.80 and 375,121.96 is: 561,810.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,591.45 : 581,983.80 = 375,121.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,591.45/581,983.80 = 375,121.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,591.45x = 581,983.80 × 375,121.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,591.45x = 218,314,903,744.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,314,903,744.25/388,591.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,810.88

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