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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,583.70, 583,123.62 and 188,795.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,583.70, 583,123.62 and 188,795.18 is: 283,313.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,583.70 : 583,123.62 = 188,795.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,583.70/583,123.62 = 188,795.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,583.70x = 583,123.62 × 188,795.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,583.70x = 110,090,928,800.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,090,928,800.15/388,583.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,313.30

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