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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,660.91, 581,674.61 and 238,996.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,660.91, 581,674.61 and 238,996.00 is: 357,684.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,660.91 : 581,674.61 = 238,996.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,660.91/581,674.61 = 238,996.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,660.91x = 581,674.61 × 238,996.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,660.91x = 139,017,904,234.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,017,904,234.86/388,660.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,684.29

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