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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,720.88, 581,764.61 and 239,056.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,720.88, 581,764.61 and 239,056.10 is: 357,774.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,720.88 : 581,764.61 = 239,056.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,720.88/581,764.61 = 239,056.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,720.88x = 581,764.61 × 239,056.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,720.88x = 139,074,376,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,074,376,473.44/388,720.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,774.40

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