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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,969.32, 583,107.69 and 152,476.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,969.32, 583,107.69 and 152,476.86 is: 228,579.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,969.32 : 583,107.69 = 152,476.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,969.32/583,107.69 = 152,476.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,969.32x = 583,107.69 × 152,476.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,969.32x = 88,910,432,371.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,910,432,371.50/388,969.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,579.55

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