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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,506.24, 584,259.36 and 94,018.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,506.24, 584,259.36 and 94,018.24 is: 141,027.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,506.24 : 584,259.36 = 94,018.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,506.24/584,259.36 = 94,018.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,506.24x = 584,259.36 × 94,018.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,506.24x = 54,931,036,730.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,931,036,730.73/389,506.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,027.36

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