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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,951.80, 583,427.64 and 93,463.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,951.80, 583,427.64 and 93,463.80 is: 140,195.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,951.80 : 583,427.64 = 93,463.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,951.80/583,427.64 = 93,463.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,951.80x = 583,427.64 × 93,463.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,951.80x = 54,529,364,259.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,529,364,259.43/388,951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,195.69

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