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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,444.68, 582,667.02 and 139,301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,444.68, 582,667.02 and 139,301.64 is: 208,952.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,444.68 : 582,667.02 = 139,301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,444.68/582,667.02 = 139,301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,444.68x = 582,667.02 × 139,301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,444.68x = 81,166,471,459.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,166,471,459.91/388,444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,952.46

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