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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,535.39, 584,378.82 and 149,631.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,535.39, 584,378.82 and 149,631.75 is: 224,476.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,535.39 : 584,378.82 = 149,631.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,535.39/584,378.82 = 149,631.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,535.39x = 584,378.82 × 149,631.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,535.39x = 87,441,625,499.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,441,625,499.54/389,535.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,476.72

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