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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,935.40, 582,107.10 and 282,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,935.40, 582,107.10 and 282,015.40 is: 422,083.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,935.40 : 582,107.10 = 282,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,935.40/582,107.10 = 282,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,935.40x = 582,107.10 × 282,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,935.40x = 164,163,166,649.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,163,166,649.34/388,935.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,083.38

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