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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,111.58, 583,929.90 and 152,424.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,111.58, 583,929.90 and 152,424.72 is: 228,739.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,111.58 : 583,929.90 = 152,424.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,111.58/583,929.90 = 152,424.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,111.58x = 583,929.90 × 152,424.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,111.58x = 89,005,351,507.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,005,351,507.13/389,111.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,739.92

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