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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,989.90, 536,286.15 and 291,780.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,989.90, 536,286.15 and 291,780.54 is: 402,267.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,989.90 : 536,286.15 = 291,780.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,989.90/536,286.15 = 291,780.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,989.90x = 536,286.15 × 291,780.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,989.90x = 156,477,862,441.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,477,862,441.52/388,989.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,267.16

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