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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,647.46, 582,971.19 and 151,824.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,647.46, 582,971.19 and 151,824.07 is: 227,736.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,647.46 : 582,971.19 = 151,824.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,647.46/582,971.19 = 151,824.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,647.46x = 582,971.19 × 151,824.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,647.46x = 88,509,058,758.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,509,058,758.54/388,647.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,736.11

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