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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,988.68, 584,862.06 and 140,638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,988.68, 584,862.06 and 140,638.28 is: 210,913.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,988.68 : 584,862.06 = 140,638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,988.68/584,862.06 = 140,638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,988.68x = 584,862.06 × 140,638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,988.68x = 82,253,994,155.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,253,994,155.66/389,988.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,913.80

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