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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,215.26, 585,378.67 and 120,366.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,215.26, 585,378.67 and 120,366.19 is: 180,566.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,215.26 : 585,378.67 = 120,366.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,215.26/585,378.67 = 120,366.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,215.26x = 585,378.67 × 120,366.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,215.26x = 70,459,798,450.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,459,798,450.81/390,215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,566.49

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