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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,979.33, 584,969.18 and 140,661.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,979.33, 584,969.18 and 140,661.33 is: 210,992.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,979.33 : 584,969.18 = 140,661.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,979.33/584,969.18 = 140,661.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,979.33x = 584,969.18 × 140,661.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,979.33x = 82,282,542,164.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,282,542,164.50/389,979.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,992.06

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