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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,975.40, 583,232.70 and 202,351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,975.40, 583,232.70 and 202,351.40 is: 303,407.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,975.40 : 583,232.70 = 202,351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,975.40/583,232.70 = 202,351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,975.40x = 583,232.70 × 202,351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,975.40x = 118,017,953,370.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,017,953,370.78/388,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,407.24

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