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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,594.72, 584,155.56 and 152,653.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,594.72, 584,155.56 and 152,653.52 is: 228,887.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,594.72 : 584,155.56 = 152,653.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,594.72/584,155.56 = 152,653.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,594.72x = 584,155.56 × 152,653.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,594.72x = 89,173,402,461.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,173,402,461.57/389,594.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,887.61

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