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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,545.46, 582,789.74 and 122,382.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,545.46, 582,789.74 and 122,382.09 is: 183,564.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,545.46 : 582,789.74 = 122,382.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,545.46/582,789.74 = 122,382.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,545.46x = 582,789.74 × 122,382.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,545.46x = 71,323,025,799.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,323,025,799.85/388,545.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,564.17

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