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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,421.70, 584,132.55 and 179,469.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,421.70, 584,132.55 and 179,469.70 is: 269,204.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,421.70 : 584,132.55 = 179,469.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,421.70/584,132.55 = 179,469.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,421.70x = 584,132.55 × 179,469.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,421.70x = 104,834,093,508.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,834,093,508.74/389,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,204.55

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