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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,989.62, 585,020.13 and 109,504.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,989.62, 585,020.13 and 109,504.98 is: 164,267.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,989.62 : 585,020.13 = 109,504.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,989.62/585,020.13 = 109,504.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,989.62x = 585,020.13 × 109,504.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,989.62x = 64,062,617,635.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,062,617,635.25/389,989.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,267.49

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