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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,713.14, 583,116.43 and 367,455.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,713.14, 583,116.43 and 367,455.50 is: 551,227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,713.14 : 583,116.43 = 367,455.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,713.14/583,116.43 = 367,455.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,713.14x = 583,116.43 × 367,455.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,713.14x = 214,269,339,343.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,269,339,343.87/388,713.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,227.42

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