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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,048.73, 582,036.64 and 174,830.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,048.73, 582,036.64 and 174,830.81 is: 262,229.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,048.73 : 582,036.64 = 174,830.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,048.73/582,036.64 = 174,830.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,048.73x = 582,036.64 × 174,830.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,048.73x = 101,757,933,873.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,757,933,873.62/388,048.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,229.79

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