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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,943.20, 583,414.80 and 330,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,943.20, 583,414.80 and 330,623.20 is: 495,934.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,943.20 : 583,414.80 = 330,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,943.20/583,414.80 = 330,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,943.20x = 583,414.80 × 330,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,943.20x = 192,890,468,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,890,468,103.36/388,943.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,934.80

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