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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,524.61, 583,934.27 and 152,803.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,524.61, 583,934.27 and 152,803.73 is: 229,067.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,524.61 : 583,934.27 = 152,803.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,524.61/583,934.27 = 152,803.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,524.61x = 583,934.27 × 152,803.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,524.61x = 89,227,335,226.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,227,335,226.64/389,524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,067.26

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