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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,604.82, 582,928.04 and 122,386.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,604.82, 582,928.04 and 122,386.07 is: 183,585.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,604.82 : 582,928.04 = 122,386.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,604.82/582,928.04 = 122,386.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,604.82x = 582,928.04 × 122,386.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,604.82x = 71,342,273,671.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,342,273,671.69/388,604.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,585.66

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