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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,095, 583,642.50 and 93,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,095, 583,642.50 and 93,607 is: 140,410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,095 : 583,642.50 = 93,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,095/583,642.50 = 93,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,095x = 583,642.50 × 93,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,095x = 54,633,023,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,633,023,497.50/389,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,410.50

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