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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,924.80, 582,731.10 and 188,814.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,924.80, 582,731.10 and 188,814.30 is: 282,902.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,924.80 : 582,731.10 = 188,814.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,924.80/582,731.10 = 188,814.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,924.80x = 582,731.10 × 188,814.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,924.80x = 110,027,964,734.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,027,964,734.73/388,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,902.93

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