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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,508.03, 582,802.55 and 148,621.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,508.03, 582,802.55 and 148,621.47 is: 222,947.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,508.03 : 582,802.55 = 148,621.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,508.03/582,802.55 = 148,621.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,508.03x = 582,802.55 × 148,621.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,508.03x = 86,616,968,043.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,616,968,043.63/388,508.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,947.69

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