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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,990.38, 584,911.58 and 190,109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,990.38, 584,911.58 and 190,109.74 is: 285,128.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,990.38 : 584,911.58 = 190,109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,990.38/584,911.58 = 190,109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,990.38x = 584,911.58 × 190,109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,990.38x = 111,197,385,947.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,197,385,947.51/389,990.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,128.54

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