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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,207.36, 583,767.56 and 104,926.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,207.36, 583,767.56 and 104,926.21 is: 157,377.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,207.36 : 583,767.56 = 104,926.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,207.36/583,767.56 = 104,926.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,207.36x = 583,767.56 × 104,926.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,207.36x = 61,252,516,394.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,252,516,394.64/389,207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,377.59

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