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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,070.91, 582,106.52 and 174,589.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,070.91, 582,106.52 and 174,589.52 is: 261,884.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,070.91 : 582,106.52 = 174,589.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,070.91/582,106.52 = 174,589.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,070.91x = 582,106.52 × 174,589.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,070.91x = 101,629,695,441.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,629,695,441.61/388,070.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,884.34

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