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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,873.28, 584,338.68 and 189,894

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,873.28, 584,338.68 and 189,894 is: 284,611.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,873.28 : 584,338.68 = 189,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,873.28/584,338.68 = 189,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,873.28x = 584,338.68 × 189,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,873.28x = 110,962,409,299.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,962,409,299.92/389,873.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,611.48

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