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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,987.80, 508,983.90 and 189,526.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,987.80, 508,983.90 and 189,526.60 is: 284,570.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,987.80 : 508,983.90 = 189,526.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,987.80/508,983.90 = 189,526.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,987.80x = 508,983.90 × 189,526.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,987.80x = 96,465,988,021.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,465,988,021.74/338,987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,570.68

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