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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,942.88, 583,414.32 and 126,286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,942.88, 583,414.32 and 126,286.88 is: 189,430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,942.88 : 583,414.32 = 126,286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,942.88/583,414.32 = 126,286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,942.88x = 583,414.32 × 126,286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,942.88x = 73,677,574,220.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,677,574,220.12/388,942.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,430.32

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