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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,244.43, 582,506.78 and 135,562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,244.43, 582,506.78 and 135,562.16 is: 203,392.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,244.43 : 582,506.78 = 135,562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,244.43/582,506.78 = 135,562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,244.43x = 582,506.78 × 135,562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,244.43x = 78,965,878,089.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,965,878,089.90/388,244.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,392.17

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