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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,243.38, 582,390.18 and 122,015.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,243.38, 582,390.18 and 122,015.01 is: 183,030.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,243.38 : 582,390.18 = 122,015.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,243.38/582,390.18 = 122,015.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,243.38x = 582,390.18 × 122,015.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,243.38x = 71,060,343,636.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,060,343,636.60/388,243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,030.41

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