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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,277.24, 582,455.62 and 148,592.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,277.24, 582,455.62 and 148,592.75 is: 222,904.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,277.24 : 582,455.62 = 148,592.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,277.24/582,455.62 = 148,592.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,277.24x = 582,455.62 × 148,592.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,277.24x = 86,548,679,416.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,548,679,416.48/388,277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,904.33

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