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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,423.65, 579,524.70 and 130,228.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,423.65, 579,524.70 and 130,228.33 is: 195,305.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,423.65 : 579,524.70 = 130,228.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,423.65/579,524.70 = 130,228.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,423.65x = 579,524.70 × 130,228.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,423.65x = 75,470,533,874.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,470,533,874.75/386,423.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,305.16

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