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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,809.50, 583,214.25 and 93,321.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,809.50, 583,214.25 and 93,321.50 is: 139,982.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,809.50 : 583,214.25 = 93,321.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,809.50/583,214.25 = 93,321.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,809.50x = 583,214.25 × 93,321.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,809.50x = 54,426,428,631.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,426,428,631.38/388,809.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,982.25

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