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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,950.40, 582,129.60 and 282,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,950.40, 582,129.60 and 282,030.40 is: 422,105.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,950.40 : 582,129.60 = 282,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,950.40/582,129.60 = 282,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,950.40x = 582,129.60 × 282,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,950.40x = 164,178,243,939.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,178,243,939.84/388,950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,105.86

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