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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,662.76, 581,677.38 and 238,997.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,662.76, 581,677.38 and 238,997.84 is: 357,687.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,662.76 : 581,677.38 = 238,997.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,662.76/581,677.38 = 238,997.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,662.76x = 581,677.38 × 238,997.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,662.76x = 139,019,637,396.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,019,637,396.86/388,662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,687.05

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