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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,549.41, 582,856.92 and 108,066.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,549.41, 582,856.92 and 108,066.66 is: 162,109.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,549.41 : 582,856.92 = 108,066.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,549.41/582,856.92 = 108,066.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,549.41x = 582,856.92 × 108,066.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,549.41x = 62,987,398,416.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,987,398,416.57/388,549.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,109.11

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