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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,995.08, 584,992.62 and 140,677.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,995.08, 584,992.62 and 140,677.08 is: 211,015.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,995.08 : 584,992.62 = 140,677.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,995.08/584,992.62 = 140,677.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,995.08x = 584,992.62 × 140,677.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,995.08x = 82,295,053,603.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,295,053,603.15/389,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,015.62

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