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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,949.25, 583,423.89 and 93,461.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,949.25, 583,423.89 and 93,461.25 is: 140,191.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,949.25 : 583,423.89 = 93,461.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,949.25/583,423.89 = 93,461.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,949.25x = 583,423.89 × 93,461.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,949.25x = 54,527,526,039.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,527,526,039.26/388,949.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,191.88

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