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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,862.40, 583,293.60 and 339,710.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,862.40, 583,293.60 and 339,710.40 is: 509,565.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,862.40 : 583,293.60 = 339,710.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,862.40/583,293.60 = 339,710.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,862.40x = 583,293.60 × 339,710.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,862.40x = 198,150,902,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,150,902,173.44/388,862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,565.60

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