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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,501.61, 584,252.42 and 94,013.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,501.61, 584,252.42 and 94,013.61 is: 141,020.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,501.61 : 584,252.42 = 94,013.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,501.61/584,252.42 = 94,013.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,501.61x = 584,252.42 × 94,013.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,501.61x = 54,927,678,685.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,927,678,685.37/389,501.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,020.42

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