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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,905.30, 583,224.30 and 189,096.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,905.30, 583,224.30 and 189,096.93 is: 283,580.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,905.30 : 583,224.30 = 189,096.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,905.30/583,224.30 = 189,096.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,905.30x = 583,224.30 × 189,096.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,905.30x = 110,285,924,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,285,924,631.40/388,905.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,580.41

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