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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,812.88, 536,548.62 and 237,909.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,812.88, 536,548.62 and 237,909.88 is: 328,307.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,812.88 : 536,548.62 = 237,909.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,812.88/536,548.62 = 237,909.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,812.88x = 536,548.62 × 237,909.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,812.88x = 127,650,217,798.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,650,217,798.37/388,812.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,307.59

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