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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,988.40, 536,284.08 and 291,779.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,988.40, 536,284.08 and 291,779.04 is: 402,265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,988.40 : 536,284.08 = 291,779.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,988.40/536,284.08 = 291,779.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,988.40x = 536,284.08 × 291,779.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,988.40x = 156,476,454,029.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,476,454,029.68/388,988.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,265.09

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