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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,906.60, 583,359.90 and 242,887.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,906.60, 583,359.90 and 242,887.90 is: 364,331.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,906.60 : 583,359.90 = 242,887.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,906.60/583,359.90 = 242,887.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,906.60x = 583,359.90 × 242,887.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,906.60x = 141,691,061,055.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,691,061,055.21/388,906.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,331.85

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