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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,315.40, 582,473.10 and 138,907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,315.40, 582,473.10 and 138,907.40 is: 208,361.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,315.40 : 582,473.10 = 138,907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,315.40/582,473.10 = 138,907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,315.40x = 582,473.10 × 138,907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,315.40x = 80,909,823,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,909,823,890.94/388,315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,361.10

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