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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,827.40, 583,241.10 and 230,974.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,827.40, 583,241.10 and 230,974.60 is: 346,461.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,827.40 : 583,241.10 = 230,974.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,827.40/583,241.10 = 230,974.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,827.40x = 583,241.10 × 230,974.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,827.40x = 134,713,879,776.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,713,879,776.06/388,827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,461.90

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