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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,246.24, 582,372.96 and 122,000.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,246.24, 582,372.96 and 122,000.86 is: 183,002.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,246.24 : 582,372.96 = 122,000.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,246.24/582,372.96 = 122,000.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,246.24x = 582,372.96 × 122,000.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,246.24x = 71,050,001,960.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,050,001,960.75/388,246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,002.42

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