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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,968.60, 583,452.90 and 93,480.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,968.60, 583,452.90 and 93,480.60 is: 140,220.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,968.60 : 583,452.90 = 93,480.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,968.60/583,452.90 = 93,480.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,968.60x = 583,452.90 × 93,480.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,968.60x = 54,541,527,163.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,541,527,163.74/388,968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,220.90

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