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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,589.46, 582,962.76 and 163,950.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,589.46, 582,962.76 and 163,950.44 is: 245,958.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,589.46 : 582,962.76 = 163,950.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,589.46/582,962.76 = 163,950.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,589.46x = 582,962.76 × 163,950.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,589.46x = 95,577,001,005.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,577,001,005.61/388,589.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,958.81

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