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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,968.40, 584,563.80 and 179,238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,968.40, 584,563.80 and 179,238.80 is: 268,679.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,968.40 : 584,563.80 = 179,238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,968.40/584,563.80 = 179,238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,968.40x = 584,563.80 × 179,238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,968.40x = 104,776,514,035.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,776,514,035.44/389,968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,679.50

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