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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,973.20, 584,334.60 and 374,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,973.20, 584,334.60 and 374,101.60 is: 561,993.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,973.20 : 584,334.60 = 374,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,973.20/584,334.60 = 374,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,973.20x = 584,334.60 × 374,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,973.20x = 218,600,508,795.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,600,508,795.36/388,973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,993.75

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