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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,635.20, 584,452.80 and 140,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,635.20, 584,452.80 and 140,284.80 is: 210,427.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,635.20 : 584,452.80 = 140,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,635.20/584,452.80 = 140,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,635.20x = 584,452.80 × 140,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,635.20x = 81,989,844,157.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,989,844,157.44/389,635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,427.20

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