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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,712.97, 581,752.80 and 239,048.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,712.97, 581,752.80 and 239,048.19 is: 357,762.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,712.97 : 581,752.80 = 239,048.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,712.97/581,752.80 = 239,048.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,712.97x = 581,752.80 × 239,048.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,712.97x = 139,066,953,867.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,066,953,867.43/388,712.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,762.58

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