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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,520.98, 582,885.18 and 139,228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,520.98, 582,885.18 and 139,228.18 is: 208,879.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,520.98 : 582,885.18 = 139,228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,520.98/582,885.18 = 139,228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,520.98x = 582,885.18 × 139,228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,520.98x = 81,154,042,760.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,154,042,760.37/388,520.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,879.43

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