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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,965.60, 583,448.40 and 93,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,965.60, 583,448.40 and 93,477.60 is: 140,216.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,965.60 : 583,448.40 = 93,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,965.60/583,448.40 = 93,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,965.60x = 583,448.40 × 93,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,965.60x = 54,539,356,155.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,539,356,155.84/388,965.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,216.40

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