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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,824.80, 583,237.20 and 360,831.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,824.80, 583,237.20 and 360,831.20 is: 541,246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,824.80 : 583,237.20 = 360,831.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,824.80/583,237.20 = 360,831.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,824.80x = 583,237.20 × 360,831.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,824.80x = 210,450,178,760.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,450,178,760.64/388,824.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,246.80

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