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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,927.60, 583,319.40 and 108,386.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,927.60, 583,319.40 and 108,386.80 is: 162,560.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,927.60 : 583,319.40 = 108,386.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,927.60/583,319.40 = 108,386.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,927.60x = 583,319.40 × 108,386.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,927.60x = 63,224,123,143.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,224,123,143.92/388,927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,560.13

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