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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,603.89, 582,926.64 and 122,385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,603.89, 582,926.64 and 122,385.14 is: 183,584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,603.89 : 582,926.64 = 122,385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,603.89/582,926.64 = 122,385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,603.89x = 582,926.64 × 122,385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,603.89x = 71,341,555,531.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,341,555,531.50/388,603.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,584.25

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