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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,905.60, 583,358.40 and 331,824.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,905.60, 583,358.40 and 331,824.90 is: 497,737.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,905.60 : 583,358.40 = 331,824.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,905.60/583,358.40 = 331,824.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,905.60x = 583,358.40 × 331,824.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,905.60x = 193,572,842,744.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,572,842,744.16/388,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,737.35

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