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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,948.40, 582,126.60 and 282,028.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,948.40, 582,126.60 and 282,028.40 is: 422,102.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,948.40 : 582,126.60 = 282,028.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,948.40/582,126.60 = 282,028.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,948.40x = 582,126.60 × 282,028.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,948.40x = 164,176,233,595.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,176,233,595.44/388,948.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,102.86

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