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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,983.78, 584,901.69 and 190,103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,983.78, 584,901.69 and 190,103.14 is: 285,118.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,983.78 : 584,901.69 = 190,103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,983.78/584,901.69 = 190,103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,983.78x = 584,901.69 × 190,103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,983.78x = 111,191,648,947.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,191,648,947.88/389,983.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,118.65

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