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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,128.84, 582,259.68 and 177,784.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,128.84, 582,259.68 and 177,784.80 is: 266,707.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,128.84 : 582,259.68 = 177,784.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,128.84/582,259.68 = 177,784.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,128.84x = 582,259.68 × 177,784.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,128.84x = 103,516,920,756.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,516,920,756.86/388,128.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,707.62

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