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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,607.46, 582,931.98 and 122,388.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,607.46, 582,931.98 and 122,388.72 is: 183,589.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,607.46 : 582,931.98 = 122,388.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,607.46/582,931.98 = 122,388.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,607.46x = 582,931.98 × 122,388.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,607.46x = 71,344,298,879.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,344,298,879.27/388,607.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,589.63

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