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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,618.40, 584,427.60 and 152,839.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,618.40, 584,427.60 and 152,839.20 is: 229,258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,618.40 : 584,427.60 = 152,839.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,618.40/584,427.60 = 152,839.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,618.40x = 584,427.60 × 152,839.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,618.40x = 89,323,446,841.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,323,446,841.92/389,618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,258.80

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