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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,416.17, 582,582.74 and 104,135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,416.17, 582,582.74 and 104,135.24 is: 156,191.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,416.17 : 582,582.74 = 104,135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,416.17/582,582.74 = 104,135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,416.17x = 582,582.74 × 104,135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,416.17x = 60,667,390,016.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,667,390,016.17/388,416.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,191.72

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