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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,604.70, 582,927.86 and 122,385.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,604.70, 582,927.86 and 122,385.95 is: 183,585.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,604.70 : 582,927.86 = 122,385.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,604.70/582,927.86 = 122,385.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,604.70x = 582,927.86 × 122,385.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,604.70x = 71,342,179,315.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,342,179,315.64/388,604.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,585.48

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