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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,710.14, 583,111.93 and 367,452.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,710.14, 583,111.93 and 367,452.50 is: 551,222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,710.14 : 583,111.93 = 367,452.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,710.14/583,111.93 = 367,452.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,710.14x = 583,111.93 × 367,452.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,710.14x = 214,265,936,458.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,265,936,458.33/388,710.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,222.91

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