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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,942, 583,511.40 and 108,459.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,942, 583,511.40 and 108,459.28 is: 162,716.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,942 : 583,511.40 = 108,459.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,942/583,511.40 = 108,459.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,942x = 583,511.40 × 108,459.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,942x = 63,287,226,315.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,287,226,315.79/388,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,716.36

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