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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,853.60, 584,780.40 and 94,365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,853.60, 584,780.40 and 94,365.60 is: 141,548.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,853.60 : 584,780.40 = 94,365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,853.60/584,780.40 = 94,365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,853.60x = 584,780.40 × 94,365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,853.60x = 55,183,153,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,183,153,314.24/389,853.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,548.40

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