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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,674.94, 581,695.61 and 239,010.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,674.94, 581,695.61 and 239,010.03 is: 357,705.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,674.94 : 581,695.61 = 239,010.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,674.94/581,695.61 = 239,010.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,674.94x = 581,695.61 × 239,010.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,674.94x = 139,031,085,196.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,031,085,196.97/388,674.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,705.30

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