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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,954.32, 569,989.80 and 130,578

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,954.32, 569,989.80 and 130,578 is: 195,887.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,954.32 : 569,989.80 = 130,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,954.32/569,989.80 = 130,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,954.32x = 569,989.80 × 130,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,954.32x = 74,428,128,104.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,428,128,104.40/379,954.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,887.04

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