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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,006.16, 583,275.96 and 178,380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,006.16, 583,275.96 and 178,380.24 is: 267,463.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,006.16 : 583,275.96 = 178,380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,006.16/583,275.96 = 178,380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,006.16x = 583,275.96 × 178,380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,006.16x = 104,044,905,731.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,044,905,731.03/389,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,463.39

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