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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,005.31, 585,007.97 and 94,517.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,005.31, 585,007.97 and 94,517.31 is: 141,775.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,005.31 : 585,007.97 = 94,517.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,005.31/585,007.97 = 94,517.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,005.31x = 585,007.97 × 94,517.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,005.31x = 55,293,379,652.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,293,379,652.96/390,005.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,775.97

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