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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,277.02, 582,455.28 and 148,592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,277.02, 582,455.28 and 148,592.52 is: 222,903.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,277.02 : 582,455.28 = 148,592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,277.02/582,455.28 = 148,592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,277.02x = 582,455.28 × 148,592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,277.02x = 86,548,496,343.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,548,496,343.66/388,277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,903.99

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