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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,538.03, 582,659.40 and 185,926.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,538.03, 582,659.40 and 185,926.16 is: 278,818.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,538.03 : 582,659.40 = 185,926.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,538.03/582,659.40 = 185,926.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,538.03x = 582,659.40 × 185,926.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,538.03x = 108,331,624,829.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,331,624,829.90/388,538.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,818.59

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