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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,659.44, 581,672.34 and 238,994.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,659.44, 581,672.34 and 238,994.52 is: 357,682.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,659.44 : 581,672.34 = 238,994.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,659.44/581,672.34 = 238,994.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,659.44x = 581,672.34 × 238,994.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,659.44x = 139,016,501,695.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,016,501,695.58/388,659.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,682.05

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