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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,501.24, 584,251.85 and 94,013.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,501.24, 584,251.85 and 94,013.24 is: 141,019.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,501.24 : 584,251.85 = 94,013.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,501.24/584,251.85 = 94,013.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,501.24x = 584,251.85 × 94,013.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,501.24x = 54,927,406,708.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,927,406,708.27/389,501.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,019.85

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