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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,161.51, 583,693.97 and 104,874.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,161.51, 583,693.97 and 104,874.29 is: 157,298.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,161.51 : 583,693.97 = 104,874.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,161.51/583,693.97 = 104,874.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,161.51x = 583,693.97 × 104,874.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,161.51x = 61,214,489,427.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,214,489,427.04/389,161.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,298.42

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