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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,678.94, 581,701.58 and 239,014.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,678.94, 581,701.58 and 239,014.04 is: 357,711.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,678.94 : 581,701.58 = 239,014.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,678.94/581,701.58 = 239,014.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,678.94x = 581,701.58 × 239,014.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,678.94x = 139,034,844,710.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,034,844,710.18/388,678.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,711.29

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