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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,314.17, 582,510.99 and 148,629.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,314.17, 582,510.99 and 148,629.43 is: 222,959.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,314.17 : 582,510.99 = 148,629.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,314.17/582,510.99 = 148,629.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,314.17x = 582,510.99 × 148,629.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,314.17x = 86,578,277,697.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,578,277,697.93/388,314.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,959.36

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