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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,924.88, 584,887.31 and 140,606.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,924.88, 584,887.31 and 140,606.88 is: 210,910.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,924.88 : 584,887.31 = 140,606.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,924.88/584,887.31 = 140,606.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,924.88x = 584,887.31 × 140,606.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,924.88x = 82,239,179,810.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,239,179,810.69/389,924.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,910.32

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