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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,916.40, 582,208.20 and 231,063.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,916.40, 582,208.20 and 231,063.60 is: 345,902.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,916.40 : 582,208.20 = 231,063.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,916.40/582,208.20 = 231,063.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,916.40x = 582,208.20 × 231,063.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,916.40x = 134,527,122,641.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,527,122,641.52/388,916.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,902.42

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