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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,318.41, 582,502.74 and 122,089.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,318.41, 582,502.74 and 122,089.23 is: 183,141.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,318.41 : 582,502.74 = 122,089.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,318.41/582,502.74 = 122,089.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,318.41x = 582,502.74 × 122,089.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,318.41x = 71,117,310,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,117,310,999.49/388,318.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,141.74

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