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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,575.01, 582,865.25 and 135,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,575.01, 582,865.25 and 135,854.40 is: 203,782.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,575.01 : 582,865.25 = 135,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,575.01/582,865.25 = 135,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,575.01x = 582,865.25 × 135,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,575.01x = 79,184,808,819.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,184,808,819.60/388,575.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,782.56

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