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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,481.75, 584,222.63 and 93,993.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,481.75, 584,222.63 and 93,993.75 is: 140,990.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,481.75 : 584,222.63 = 93,993.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,481.75/584,222.63 = 93,993.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,481.75x = 584,222.63 × 93,993.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,481.75x = 54,913,275,358.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,913,275,358.59/389,481.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,990.63

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