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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,895.94, 583,294.69 and 152,404.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,895.94, 583,294.69 and 152,404.69 is: 228,587.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,895.94 : 583,294.69 = 152,404.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,895.94/583,294.69 = 152,404.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,895.94x = 583,294.69 × 152,404.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,895.94x = 88,896,846,408.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,896,846,408.10/388,895.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,587.75

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