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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,869.30, 583,170.30 and 189,061.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,869.30, 583,170.30 and 189,061.02 is: 283,526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,869.30 : 583,170.30 = 189,061.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,869.30/583,170.30 = 189,061.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,869.30x = 583,170.30 × 189,061.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,869.30x = 110,254,771,751.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,254,771,751.71/388,869.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,526.55

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