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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,929.72, 536,766.39 and 245,682.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,929.72, 536,766.39 and 245,682.84 is: 339,069.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,929.72 : 536,766.39 = 245,682.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,929.72/536,766.39 = 245,682.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,929.72x = 536,766.39 × 245,682.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,929.72x = 131,874,291,111.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,874,291,111.75/388,929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,069.72

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