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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,811.20, 584,263.20 and 179,470.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,811.20, 584,263.20 and 179,470.40 is: 268,996.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,811.20 : 584,263.20 = 179,470.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,811.20/584,263.20 = 179,470.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,811.20x = 584,263.20 × 179,470.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,811.20x = 104,857,950,209.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,857,950,209.28/389,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,996.76

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