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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,947.10, 583,187.28 and 152,007.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,947.10, 583,187.28 and 152,007.52 is: 227,920.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,947.10 : 583,187.28 = 152,007.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,947.10/583,187.28 = 152,007.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,947.10x = 583,187.28 × 152,007.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,947.10x = 88,648,852,128.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,648,852,128.35/388,947.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,920.07

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