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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,284.69, 577,954.71 and 119,010.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,284.69, 577,954.71 and 119,010.69 is: 178,524.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,284.69 : 577,954.71 = 119,010.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,284.69/577,954.71 = 119,010.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,284.69x = 577,954.71 × 119,010.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,284.69x = 68,782,788,825.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,782,788,825.85/385,284.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,524.58

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