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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,329.34, 582,560.43 and 177,985.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,329.34, 582,560.43 and 177,985.30 is: 267,008.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,329.34 : 582,560.43 = 177,985.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,329.34/582,560.43 = 177,985.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,329.34x = 582,560.43 × 177,985.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,329.34x = 103,687,192,901.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,687,192,901.68/388,329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,008.39

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