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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,664.64, 532,861.20 and 381,579.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,664.64, 532,861.20 and 381,579.84 is: 523,147.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,664.64 : 532,861.20 = 381,579.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,664.64/532,861.20 = 381,579.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,664.64x = 532,861.20 × 381,579.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,664.64x = 203,329,091,438.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,329,091,438.21/388,664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,147.90

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