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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,622.83, 582,955.14 and 122,404.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,622.83, 582,955.14 and 122,404.18 is: 183,612.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,622.83 : 582,955.14 = 122,404.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,622.83/582,955.14 = 122,404.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,622.83x = 582,955.14 × 122,404.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,622.83x = 71,356,145,888.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,356,145,888.49/388,622.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,612.85

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