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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,822.20, 584,279.70 and 179,481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,822.20, 584,279.70 and 179,481.40 is: 269,013.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,822.20 : 584,279.70 = 179,481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,822.20/584,279.70 = 179,481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,822.20x = 584,279.70 × 179,481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,822.20x = 104,867,338,547.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,867,338,547.58/389,822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,013.25

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