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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,811.63, 583,217.45 and 93,323.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,811.63, 583,217.45 and 93,323.63 is: 139,985.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,811.63 : 583,217.45 = 93,323.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,811.63/583,217.45 = 93,323.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,811.63x = 583,217.45 × 93,323.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,811.63x = 54,427,966,130.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,427,966,130.64/388,811.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,985.44

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