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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,819.80, 583,229.64 and 93,331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,819.80, 583,229.64 and 93,331.80 is: 139,997.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,819.80 : 583,229.64 = 93,331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,819.80/583,229.64 = 93,331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,819.80x = 583,229.64 × 93,331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,819.80x = 54,433,872,114.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,433,872,114.55/388,819.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,997.69

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