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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,631.94, 582,884.34 and 275,971.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,631.94, 582,884.34 and 275,971.35 is: 413,911.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,631.94 : 582,884.34 = 275,971.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,631.94/582,884.34 = 275,971.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,631.94x = 582,884.34 × 275,971.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,631.94x = 160,859,378,203.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,859,378,203.66/388,631.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,911.88

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