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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,798.36, 533,042.51 and 381,712.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,798.36, 533,042.51 and 381,712.48 is: 523,327.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,798.36 : 533,042.51 = 381,712.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,798.36/533,042.51 = 381,712.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,798.36x = 533,042.51 × 381,712.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,798.36x = 203,468,978,437.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,468,978,437.53/388,798.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,327.77

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