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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,328.34, 582,558.93 and 177,984.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,328.34, 582,558.93 and 177,984.30 is: 267,006.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,328.34 : 582,558.93 = 177,984.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,328.34/582,558.93 = 177,984.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,328.34x = 582,558.93 × 177,984.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,328.34x = 103,686,343,364.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,686,343,364.80/388,328.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,006.89

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