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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,706.20, 535,994.98 and 243,460.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,706.20, 535,994.98 and 243,460.24 is: 335,712.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,706.20 : 535,994.98 = 243,460.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,706.20/535,994.98 = 243,460.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,706.20x = 535,994.98 × 243,460.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,706.20x = 130,493,464,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,493,464,520.96/388,706.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,712.33

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