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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,661.04, 581,674.80 and 238,996.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,661.04, 581,674.80 and 238,996.12 is: 357,684.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,661.04 : 581,674.80 = 238,996.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,661.04/581,674.80 = 238,996.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,661.04x = 581,674.80 × 238,996.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,661.04x = 139,018,020,301.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,018,020,301.78/388,661.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,684.48

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