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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,372.32, 584,063.12 and 152,826.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,372.32, 584,063.12 and 152,826.40 is: 229,241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,372.32 : 584,063.12 = 152,826.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,372.32/584,063.12 = 152,826.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,372.32x = 584,063.12 × 152,826.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,372.32x = 89,260,264,002.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,260,264,002.37/389,372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,241.42

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