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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,259.68, 582,324.72 and 107,805.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,259.68, 582,324.72 and 107,805.28 is: 161,689.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,259.68 : 582,324.72 = 107,805.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,259.68/582,324.72 = 107,805.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,259.68x = 582,324.72 × 107,805.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,259.68x = 62,777,679,490.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,777,679,490.52/388,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,689.93

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