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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,486.68, 582,730.02 and 139,343.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,486.68, 582,730.02 and 139,343.64 is: 209,015.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,486.68 : 582,730.02 = 139,343.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,486.68/582,730.02 = 139,343.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,486.68x = 582,730.02 × 139,343.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,486.68x = 81,199,722,124.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,199,722,124.07/388,486.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,015.46

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