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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,630.42, 583,975.35 and 189,651.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,630.42, 583,975.35 and 189,651.14 is: 284,247.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,630.42 : 583,975.35 = 189,651.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,630.42/583,975.35 = 189,651.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,630.42x = 583,975.35 × 189,651.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,630.42x = 110,751,590,859.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,751,590,859.40/389,630.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,247.80

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