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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,987.77, 584,907.69 and 190,107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,987.77, 584,907.69 and 190,107.13 is: 285,124.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,987.77 : 584,907.69 = 190,107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,987.77/584,907.69 = 190,107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,987.77x = 584,907.69 × 190,107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,987.77x = 111,195,122,260.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,195,122,260.83/389,987.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,124.64

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