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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,661.36, 582,874.36 and 135,894.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,661.36, 582,874.36 and 135,894.76 is: 203,800.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,661.36 : 582,874.36 = 135,894.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,661.36/582,874.36 = 135,894.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,661.36x = 582,874.36 × 135,894.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,661.36x = 79,209,571,262.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,209,571,262.35/388,661.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,800.99

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