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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,838.28, 583,257.36 and 93,350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,838.28, 583,257.36 and 93,350.28 is: 140,025.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,838.28 : 583,257.36 = 93,350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,838.28/583,257.36 = 93,350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,838.28x = 583,257.36 × 93,350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,838.28x = 54,447,237,868.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,447,237,868.06/388,838.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,025.41

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