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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,962.80, 583,444.20 and 93,474.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,962.80, 583,444.20 and 93,474.80 is: 140,212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,962.80 : 583,444.20 = 93,474.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,962.80/583,444.20 = 93,474.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,962.80x = 583,444.20 × 93,474.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,962.80x = 54,537,329,906.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,537,329,906.16/388,962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,212.20

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