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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,752.36, 580,998.61 and 283,792.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,752.36, 580,998.61 and 283,792.36 is: 424,133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,752.36 : 580,998.61 = 283,792.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,752.36/580,998.61 = 283,792.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,752.36x = 580,998.61 × 283,792.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,752.36x = 164,882,966,688.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,882,966,688.62/388,752.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,133.67

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