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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,746.92, 583,129.61 and 104,437.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,746.92, 583,129.61 and 104,437.83 is: 156,659.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,746.92 : 583,129.61 = 104,437.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,746.92/583,129.61 = 104,437.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,746.92x = 583,129.61 × 104,437.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,746.92x = 60,900,791,077.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,900,791,077.15/388,746.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,659.22

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