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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,780.20, 584,670.30 and 179,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,780.20, 584,670.30 and 179,828.20 is: 269,742.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,780.20 : 584,670.30 = 179,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,780.20/584,670.30 = 179,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,780.20x = 584,670.30 × 179,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,780.20x = 105,140,207,642.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,140,207,642.46/389,780.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,742.30

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