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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,939.80, 583,409.70 and 326,731.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,939.80, 583,409.70 and 326,731.80 is: 490,097.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,939.80 : 583,409.70 = 326,731.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,939.80/583,409.70 = 326,731.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,939.80x = 583,409.70 × 326,731.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,939.80x = 190,618,501,418.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,618,501,418.46/388,939.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,097.70

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