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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,965.40, 583,217.70 and 202,341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,965.40, 583,217.70 and 202,341.40 is: 303,392.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,965.40 : 583,217.70 = 202,341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,965.40/583,217.70 = 202,341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,965.40x = 583,217.70 × 202,341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,965.40x = 118,009,085,922.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,009,085,922.78/388,965.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,392.24

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