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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,509, 554,875.44 and 190,119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,509, 554,875.44 and 190,119.72 is: 284,723.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,509 : 554,875.44 = 190,119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,509/554,875.44 = 190,119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,509x = 554,875.44 × 190,119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,509x = 105,492,763,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,492,763,287.68/370,509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,723.89

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