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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,050.52, 582,075.93 and 174,569.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,050.52, 582,075.93 and 174,569.07 is: 261,853.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,050.52 : 582,075.93 = 174,569.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,050.52/582,075.93 = 174,569.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,050.52x = 582,075.93 × 174,569.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,050.52x = 101,612,453,769.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,612,453,769.49/388,050.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,853.68

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