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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,481.13, 582,666.33 and 122,234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,481.13, 582,666.33 and 122,234.72 is: 183,334.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,481.13 : 582,666.33 = 122,234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,481.13/582,666.33 = 122,234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,481.13x = 582,666.33 × 122,234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,481.13x = 71,222,055,700.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,222,055,700.98/388,481.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,334.66

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