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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,502.40, 582,638.40 and 151,708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,502.40, 582,638.40 and 151,708.80 is: 227,518.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,502.40 : 582,638.40 = 151,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,502.40/582,638.40 = 151,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,502.40x = 582,638.40 × 151,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,502.40x = 88,391,372,497.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,391,372,497.92/388,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,518.21

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