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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,634.18, 582,912.99 and 135,868.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,634.18, 582,912.99 and 135,868.01 is: 203,788.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,634.18 : 582,912.99 = 135,868.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,634.18/582,912.99 = 135,868.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,634.18x = 582,912.99 × 135,868.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,634.18x = 79,199,225,039.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,199,225,039.89/388,634.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,788.63

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