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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,647.72, 582,986.94 and 108,189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,647.72, 582,986.94 and 108,189.48 is: 162,288.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,647.72 : 582,986.94 = 108,189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,647.72/582,986.94 = 108,189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,647.72x = 582,986.94 × 108,189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,647.72x = 63,073,053,885.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,073,053,885.39/388,647.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,288.50

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