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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,592.72, 584,152.56 and 152,651.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,592.72, 584,152.56 and 152,651.52 is: 228,884.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,592.72 : 584,152.56 = 152,651.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,592.72/584,152.56 = 152,651.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,592.72x = 584,152.56 × 152,651.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,592.72x = 89,171,776,195.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,171,776,195.89/389,592.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,884.61

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