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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,232.88, 582,357.38 and 103,923.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,232.88, 582,357.38 and 103,923.08 is: 155,886.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,232.88 : 582,357.38 = 103,923.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,232.88/582,357.38 = 103,923.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,232.88x = 582,357.38 × 103,923.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,232.88x = 60,520,371,912.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,520,371,912.86/388,232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,886.78

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