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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,984.60, 584,976.90 and 109,465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,984.60, 584,976.90 and 109,465.40 is: 164,198.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,984.60 : 584,976.90 = 109,465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,984.60/584,976.90 = 109,465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,984.60x = 584,976.90 × 109,465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,984.60x = 64,034,730,349.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,034,730,349.26/389,984.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,198.10

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