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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,405.98, 582,749.28 and 135,723.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,405.98, 582,749.28 and 135,723.78 is: 203,634.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,405.98 : 582,749.28 = 135,723.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,405.98/582,749.28 = 135,723.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,405.98x = 582,749.28 × 135,723.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,405.98x = 79,092,935,073.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,092,935,073.88/388,405.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,634.70

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