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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,675.94, 581,697.09 and 239,011.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,675.94, 581,697.09 and 239,011.02 is: 357,706.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,675.94 : 581,697.09 = 239,011.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,675.94/581,697.09 = 239,011.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,675.94x = 581,697.09 × 239,011.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,675.94x = 139,032,014,811.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,032,014,811.93/388,675.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,706.77

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