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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,539.03, 582,660.90 and 185,927.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,539.03, 582,660.90 and 185,927.16 is: 278,820.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,539.03 : 582,660.90 = 185,927.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,539.03/582,660.90 = 185,927.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,539.03x = 582,660.90 × 185,927.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,539.03x = 108,332,486,380.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,332,486,380.04/388,539.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,820.09

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