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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,682.64, 532,885.86 and 381,597.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,682.64, 532,885.86 and 381,597.84 is: 523,172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,682.64 : 532,885.86 = 381,597.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,682.64/532,885.86 = 381,597.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,682.64x = 532,885.86 × 381,597.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,682.64x = 203,348,093,142.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,348,093,142.54/388,682.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,172.56

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