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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,907.60, 584,861.40 and 94,419.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,907.60, 584,861.40 and 94,419.60 is: 141,629.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,907.60 : 584,861.40 = 94,419.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,907.60/584,861.40 = 94,419.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,907.60x = 584,861.40 × 94,419.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,907.60x = 55,222,379,443.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,222,379,443.44/389,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,629.40

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