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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,335.84, 582,730.24 and 163,682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,335.84, 582,730.24 and 163,682.56 is: 245,619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,335.84 : 582,730.24 = 163,682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,335.84/582,730.24 = 163,682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,335.84x = 582,730.24 × 163,682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,335.84x = 95,382,777,472.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,382,777,472.61/388,335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,619.30

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