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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,906.30, 583,225.80 and 189,097.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,906.30, 583,225.80 and 189,097.93 is: 283,581.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,906.30 : 583,225.80 = 189,097.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,906.30/583,225.80 = 189,097.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,906.30x = 583,225.80 × 189,097.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,906.30x = 110,286,791,502.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,286,791,502.59/388,906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,581.91

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