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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,207.36, 585,366.78 and 120,358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,207.36, 585,366.78 and 120,358.20 is: 180,554.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,207.36 : 585,366.78 = 120,358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,207.36/585,366.78 = 120,358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,207.36x = 585,366.78 × 120,358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,207.36x = 70,453,691,980.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,453,691,980.60/390,207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,554.49

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