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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,512.87, 566,898.99 and 388,148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,512.87, 566,898.99 and 388,148.36 is: 536,014.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,512.87 : 566,898.99 = 388,148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,512.87/566,898.99 = 388,148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,512.87x = 566,898.99 × 388,148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,512.87x = 220,040,913,254.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,040,913,254.16/410,512.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,014.65

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