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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,522.06, 582,783.10 and 188,671.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,522.06, 582,783.10 and 188,671.16 is: 283,006.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,522.06 : 582,783.10 = 188,671.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,522.06/582,783.10 = 188,671.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,522.06x = 582,783.10 × 188,671.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,522.06x = 109,954,363,505.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,954,363,505.40/388,522.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,006.74

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