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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,985.29, 584,903.94 and 190,104.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,985.29, 584,903.94 and 190,104.65 is: 285,120.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,985.29 : 584,903.94 = 190,104.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,985.29/584,903.94 = 190,104.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,985.29x = 584,903.94 × 190,104.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,985.29x = 111,192,955,872.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,192,955,872.80/389,985.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,120.90

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