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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,960.24, 536,865 and 253,332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,960.24, 536,865 and 253,332.16 is: 349,663.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,960.24 : 536,865 = 253,332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,960.24/536,865 = 253,332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,960.24x = 536,865 × 253,332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,960.24x = 136,005,170,078.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,005,170,078.40/388,960.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,663.43

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