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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,987, 584,906.52 and 190,106.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,987, 584,906.52 and 190,106.36 is: 285,123.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,987 : 584,906.52 = 190,106.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,987/584,906.52 = 190,106.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,987x = 584,906.52 × 190,106.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,987x = 111,194,449,457.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,194,449,457.47/389,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,123.48

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