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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,907.44, 583,311.96 and 152,416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,907.44, 583,311.96 and 152,416.20 is: 228,605.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,907.44 : 583,311.96 = 152,416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,907.44/583,311.96 = 152,416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,907.44x = 583,311.96 × 152,416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,907.44x = 88,906,192,357.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,906,192,357.75/388,907.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,605.02

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