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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,667.20, 581,618.40 and 269,780.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,667.20, 581,618.40 and 269,780.80 is: 403,711.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,667.20 : 581,618.40 = 269,780.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,667.20/581,618.40 = 269,780.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,667.20x = 581,618.40 × 269,780.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,667.20x = 156,909,477,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,909,477,246.72/388,667.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,711.65

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