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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,661.45, 581,675.34 and 238,996.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,661.45, 581,675.34 and 238,996.52 is: 357,685.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,661.45 : 581,675.34 = 238,996.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,661.45/581,675.34 = 238,996.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,661.45x = 581,675.34 × 238,996.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,661.45x = 139,018,382,029.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,018,382,029.82/388,661.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,685.03

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