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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,847.60, 584,771.40 and 94,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,847.60, 584,771.40 and 94,359.60 is: 141,539.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,847.60 : 584,771.40 = 94,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,847.60/584,771.40 = 94,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,847.60x = 584,771.40 × 94,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,847.60x = 55,178,795,395.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,178,795,395.44/389,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,539.40

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