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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,693.20, 583,914.60 and 378,195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,693.20, 583,914.60 and 378,195.60 is: 568,144.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,693.20 : 583,914.60 = 378,195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,693.20/583,914.60 = 378,195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,693.20x = 583,914.60 × 378,195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,693.20x = 220,833,932,495.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,833,932,495.76/388,693.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,144.57

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