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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,901.60, 583,352.40 and 332,914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,901.60, 583,352.40 and 332,914.40 is: 499,371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,901.60 : 583,352.40 = 332,914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,901.60/583,352.40 = 332,914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,901.60x = 583,352.40 × 332,914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,901.60x = 194,206,414,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,206,414,234.56/388,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,371.60

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