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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,569.45, 582,010.52 and 188,469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,569.45, 582,010.52 and 188,469.28 is: 282,294.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,569.45 : 582,010.52 = 188,469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,569.45/582,010.52 = 188,469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,569.45x = 582,010.52 × 188,469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,569.45x = 109,691,103,441.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,691,103,441.99/388,569.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,294.72

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