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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,665.44, 581,681.33 and 239,000.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,665.44, 581,681.33 and 239,000.52 is: 357,691.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,665.44 : 581,681.33 = 239,000.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,665.44/581,681.33 = 239,000.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,665.44x = 581,681.33 × 239,000.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,665.44x = 139,022,140,344.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,022,140,344.29/388,665.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,691.03

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