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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,397.52, 582,603.96 and 122,152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,397.52, 582,603.96 and 122,152.40 is: 183,231.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,397.52 : 582,603.96 = 122,152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,397.52/582,603.96 = 122,152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,397.52x = 582,603.96 × 122,152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,397.52x = 71,166,471,963.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,166,471,963.50/388,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,231.02

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