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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,787.91, 584,210.98 and 189,808.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,787.91, 584,210.98 and 189,808.63 is: 284,483.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,787.91 : 584,210.98 = 189,808.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,787.91/584,210.98 = 189,808.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,787.91x = 584,210.98 × 189,808.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,787.91x = 110,888,285,744.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,888,285,744.76/389,787.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,483.65

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