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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,717.47, 581,759.55 and 239,052.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,717.47, 581,759.55 and 239,052.69 is: 357,769.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,717.47 : 581,759.55 = 239,052.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,717.47/581,759.55 = 239,052.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,717.47x = 581,759.55 × 239,052.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,717.47x = 139,071,185,360.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,071,185,360.69/388,717.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,769.32

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