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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,828.80, 583,243.20 and 360,835.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,828.80, 583,243.20 and 360,835.20 is: 541,252.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,828.80 : 583,243.20 = 360,835.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,828.80/583,243.20 = 360,835.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,828.80x = 583,243.20 × 360,835.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,828.80x = 210,454,676,720.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,454,676,720.64/388,828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,252.80

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