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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,901.60, 584,852.40 and 94,413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,901.60, 584,852.40 and 94,413.60 is: 141,620.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,901.60 : 584,852.40 = 94,413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,901.60/584,852.40 = 94,413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,901.60x = 584,852.40 × 94,413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,901.60x = 55,218,020,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,218,020,552.64/389,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,620.40

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