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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,005, 585,007.50 and 94,517

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,005, 585,007.50 and 94,517 is: 141,775.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,005 : 585,007.50 = 94,517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,005/585,007.50 = 94,517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,005x = 585,007.50 × 94,517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,005x = 55,293,153,877.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,293,153,877.50/390,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,775.50

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