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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,998.40, 583,497.60 and 231,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,998.40, 583,497.60 and 231,145.60 is: 346,718.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,998.40 : 583,497.60 = 231,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,998.40/583,497.60 = 231,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,998.40x = 583,497.60 × 231,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,998.40x = 134,872,902,850.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,872,902,850.56/388,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,718.40

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