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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,504.73, 584,332.86 and 149,601.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,504.73, 584,332.86 and 149,601.09 is: 224,430.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,504.73 : 584,332.86 = 149,601.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,504.73/584,332.86 = 149,601.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,504.73x = 584,332.86 × 149,601.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,504.73x = 87,416,832,778.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,416,832,778.82/389,504.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,430.73

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