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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,906.70, 583,360.05 and 365,287.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,906.70, 583,360.05 and 365,287.10 is: 547,930.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,906.70 : 583,360.05 = 365,287.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,906.70/583,360.05 = 365,287.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,906.70x = 583,360.05 × 365,287.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,906.70x = 213,093,900,920.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,093,900,920.36/388,906.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,930.65

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