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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,998.60, 583,497.90 and 93,510.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,998.60, 583,497.90 and 93,510.60 is: 140,265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,998.60 : 583,497.90 = 93,510.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,998.60/583,497.90 = 93,510.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,998.60x = 583,497.90 × 93,510.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,998.60x = 54,563,238,727.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,563,238,727.74/388,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,265.90

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