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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,867.53, 536,178.15 and 266,418.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,867.53, 536,178.15 and 266,418.63 is: 367,343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,867.53 : 536,178.15 = 266,418.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,867.53/536,178.15 = 266,418.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,867.53x = 536,178.15 × 266,418.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,867.53x = 142,847,848,158.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,847,848,158.94/388,867.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,343.21

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