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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,902.20, 583,353.30 and 355,659.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,902.20, 583,353.30 and 355,659.80 is: 533,489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,902.20 : 583,353.30 = 355,659.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,902.20/583,353.30 = 355,659.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,902.20x = 583,353.30 × 355,659.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,902.20x = 207,475,318,007.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,475,318,007.34/388,902.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,489.70

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