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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,660.70, 536,339.12 and 237,757.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,660.70, 536,339.12 and 237,757.70 is: 328,097.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,660.70 : 536,339.12 = 237,757.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,660.70/536,339.12 = 237,757.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,660.70x = 536,339.12 × 237,757.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,660.70x = 127,518,755,591.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,518,755,591.22/388,660.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,097.89

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