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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,977.58, 584,966.55 and 140,659.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,977.58, 584,966.55 and 140,659.58 is: 210,989.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,977.58 : 584,966.55 = 140,659.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,977.58/584,966.55 = 140,659.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,977.58x = 584,966.55 × 140,659.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,977.58x = 82,281,149,237.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,281,149,237.05/389,977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,989.43

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