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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,745.92, 583,128.11 and 104,436.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,745.92, 583,128.11 and 104,436.83 is: 156,657.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,745.92 : 583,128.11 = 104,436.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,745.92/583,128.11 = 104,436.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,745.92x = 583,128.11 × 104,436.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,745.92x = 60,900,051,134.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,900,051,134.56/388,745.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,657.72

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