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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,259.40, 582,529.26 and 135,577.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,259.40, 582,529.26 and 135,577.14 is: 203,414.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,259.40 : 582,529.26 = 135,577.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,259.40/582,529.26 = 135,577.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,259.40x = 582,529.26 × 135,577.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,259.40x = 78,977,651,037.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,977,651,037.12/388,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,414.65

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