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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,032.83, 470,978.49 and 89,388.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,032.83, 470,978.49 and 89,388.29 is: 134,062.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,032.83 : 470,978.49 = 89,388.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,032.83/470,978.49 = 89,388.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,032.83x = 470,978.49 × 89,388.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,032.83x = 42,099,959,492.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,099,959,492.99/314,032.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,062.29

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