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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,327.43, 582,524.80 and 118,516.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,327.43, 582,524.80 and 118,516.26 is: 177,784.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,327.43 : 582,524.80 = 118,516.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,327.43/582,524.80 = 118,516.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,327.43x = 582,524.80 × 118,516.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,327.43x = 69,038,662,541.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,038,662,541.43/388,327.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,784.67

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