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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,914.32, 584,927.20 and 120,065.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,914.32, 584,927.20 and 120,065.24 is: 180,115.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,914.32 : 584,927.20 = 120,065.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,914.32/584,927.20 = 120,065.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,914.32x = 584,927.20 × 120,065.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,914.32x = 70,229,424,650.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,229,424,650.53/389,914.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,115.02

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