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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,619.60, 584,307.90 and 153,034.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,619.60, 584,307.90 and 153,034.80 is: 229,504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,619.60 : 584,307.90 = 153,034.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,619.60/584,307.90 = 153,034.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,619.60x = 584,307.90 × 153,034.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,619.60x = 89,419,442,614.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,419,442,614.92/389,619.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,504.48

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