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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,063.78, 583,650.28 and 136,286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,063.78, 583,650.28 and 136,286.40 is: 204,448.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,063.78 : 583,650.28 = 136,286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,063.78/583,650.28 = 136,286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,063.78x = 583,650.28 × 136,286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,063.78x = 79,543,592,735.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,543,592,735.25/389,063.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,448.72

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