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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,904.10, 583,356.15 and 242,885.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,904.10, 583,356.15 and 242,885.40 is: 364,328.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,904.10 : 583,356.15 = 242,885.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,904.10/583,356.15 = 242,885.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,904.10x = 583,356.15 × 242,885.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,904.10x = 141,688,691,835.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,688,691,835.21/388,904.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,328.10

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