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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,663.44, 581,678.34 and 238,998.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,663.44, 581,678.34 and 238,998.52 is: 357,688.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,663.44 : 581,678.34 = 238,998.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,663.44/581,678.34 = 238,998.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,663.44x = 581,678.34 × 238,998.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,663.44x = 139,020,262,376.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,020,262,376.06/388,663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,688.04

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