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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,049, 585,073.50 and 94,561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,049, 585,073.50 and 94,561 is: 141,841.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,049 : 585,073.50 = 94,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,049/585,073.50 = 94,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,049x = 585,073.50 × 94,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,049x = 55,325,135,233.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,325,135,233.50/390,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,841.50

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