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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,501.74, 584,252.61 and 94,013.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,501.74, 584,252.61 and 94,013.74 is: 141,020.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,501.74 : 584,252.61 = 94,013.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,501.74/584,252.61 = 94,013.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,501.74x = 584,252.61 × 94,013.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,501.74x = 54,927,769,579.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,927,769,579.53/389,501.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,020.60

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