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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,001.92, 508,807.44 and 189,022.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,001.92, 508,807.44 and 189,022.32 is: 283,703.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,001.92 : 508,807.44 = 189,022.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,001.92/508,807.44 = 189,022.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,001.92x = 508,807.44 × 189,022.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,001.92x = 96,175,962,742.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,175,962,742.06/339,001.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,703.30

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