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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,512.95, 582,802.41 and 108,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,512.95, 582,802.41 and 108,030.20 is: 162,054.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,512.95 : 582,802.41 = 108,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,512.95/582,802.41 = 108,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,512.95x = 582,802.41 × 108,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,512.95x = 62,960,257,998.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,960,257,998.77/388,512.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,054.47

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