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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,995.10, 583,510.89 and 189,077.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,995.10, 583,510.89 and 189,077.18 is: 283,624.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,995.10 : 583,510.89 = 189,077.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,995.10/583,510.89 = 189,077.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,995.10x = 583,510.89 × 189,077.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,995.10x = 110,328,593,580.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,328,593,580.49/388,995.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,624.64

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