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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,879.12, 583,318.68 and 122,660.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,879.12, 583,318.68 and 122,660.39 is: 183,990.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,879.12 : 583,318.68 = 122,660.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,879.12/583,318.68 = 122,660.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,879.12x = 583,318.68 × 122,660.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,879.12x = 71,550,093,253.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,550,093,253.19/388,879.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,990.58

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