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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,857.60, 583,286.40 and 264,441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,857.60, 583,286.40 and 264,441.60 is: 396,662.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,857.60 : 583,286.40 = 264,441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,857.60/583,286.40 = 264,441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,857.60x = 583,286.40 × 264,441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,857.60x = 154,245,188,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,245,188,874.24/388,857.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,662.40

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