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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,673.48, 581,693.34 and 239,008.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,673.48, 581,693.34 and 239,008.52 is: 357,702.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,673.48 : 581,693.34 = 239,008.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,673.48/581,693.34 = 239,008.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,673.48x = 581,693.34 × 239,008.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,673.48x = 139,029,664,287.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,029,664,287.26/388,673.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,702.99

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