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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,908.06, 583,364.73 and 108,427.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,908.06, 583,364.73 and 108,427.74 is: 162,642.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,908.06 : 583,364.73 = 108,427.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,908.06/583,364.73 = 108,427.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,908.06x = 583,364.73 × 108,427.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,908.06x = 63,252,919,269.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,252,919,269.61/388,908.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,642.35

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