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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,603.70, 582,926.36 and 122,384.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,603.70, 582,926.36 and 122,384.95 is: 183,583.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,603.70 : 582,926.36 = 122,384.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,603.70/582,926.36 = 122,384.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,603.70x = 582,926.36 × 122,384.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,603.70x = 71,341,411,353.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,341,411,353.04/388,603.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,583.97

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