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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,510.87, 566,896.23 and 388,146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,510.87, 566,896.23 and 388,146.36 is: 536,011.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,510.87 : 566,896.23 = 388,146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,510.87/566,896.23 = 388,146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,510.87x = 566,896.23 × 388,146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,510.87x = 220,038,708,172.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,038,708,172.22/410,510.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,011.89

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