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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,502.24, 584,253.35 and 94,014.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,502.24, 584,253.35 and 94,014.24 is: 141,021.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,502.24 : 584,253.35 = 94,014.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,502.24/584,253.35 = 94,014.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,502.24x = 584,253.35 × 94,014.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,502.24x = 54,928,134,667.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,928,134,667.70/389,502.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,021.36

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