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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,839.60, 583,259.40 and 332,852.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,839.60, 583,259.40 and 332,852.40 is: 499,278.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,839.60 : 583,259.40 = 332,852.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,839.60/583,259.40 = 332,852.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,839.60x = 583,259.40 × 332,852.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,839.60x = 194,139,291,112.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,139,291,112.56/388,839.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,278.60

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