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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,190.88, 583,786.32 and 179,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,190.88, 583,786.32 and 179,005.60 is: 268,508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,190.88 : 583,786.32 = 179,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,190.88/583,786.32 = 179,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,190.88x = 583,786.32 × 179,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,190.88x = 104,501,020,483.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,501,020,483.39/389,190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,508.40

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