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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,617.70, 584,484.95 and 164,977.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,617.70, 584,484.95 and 164,977.70 is: 247,491.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,617.70 : 584,484.95 = 164,977.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,617.70/584,484.95 = 164,977.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,617.70x = 584,484.95 × 164,977.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,617.70x = 96,426,982,735.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,426,982,735.62/389,617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,491.28

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