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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,814.57, 584,721.86 and 94,326.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,814.57, 584,721.86 and 94,326.57 is: 141,489.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,814.57 : 584,721.86 = 94,326.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,814.57/584,721.86 = 94,326.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,814.57x = 584,721.86 × 94,326.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,814.57x = 55,154,806,986.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,154,806,986.19/389,814.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,489.86

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