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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,954.20, 584,477.70 and 179,613.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,954.20, 584,477.70 and 179,613.40 is: 269,211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,954.20 : 584,477.70 = 179,613.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,954.20/584,477.70 = 179,613.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,954.20x = 584,477.70 × 179,613.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,954.20x = 104,980,026,921.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,980,026,921.18/389,954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,211.17

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