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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,812.94, 583,219.41 and 93,324.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,812.94, 583,219.41 and 93,324.94 is: 139,987.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,812.94 : 583,219.41 = 93,324.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,812.94/583,219.41 = 93,324.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,812.94x = 583,219.41 × 93,324.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,812.94x = 54,428,914,637.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,428,914,637.07/388,812.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,987.41

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