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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,609.60, 538,726.84 and 367,322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,609.60, 538,726.84 and 367,322.80 is: 509,217.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,609.60 : 538,726.84 = 367,322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,609.60/538,726.84 = 367,322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,609.60x = 538,726.84 × 367,322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,609.60x = 197,886,651,303.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,886,651,303.95/388,609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,217.09

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