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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,986.60, 584,979.90 and 202,973.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,986.60, 584,979.90 and 202,973.80 is: 304,460.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,986.60 : 584,979.90 = 202,973.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,986.60/584,979.90 = 202,973.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,986.60x = 584,979.90 × 202,973.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,986.60x = 118,735,593,226.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,735,593,226.62/389,986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,460.70

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