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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,787.56, 585,262.62 and 190,480.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,787.56, 585,262.62 and 190,480.14 is: 285,272.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,787.56 : 585,262.62 = 190,480.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,787.56/585,262.62 = 190,480.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,787.56x = 585,262.62 × 190,480.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,787.56x = 111,480,905,794.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,480,905,794.37/390,787.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,272.40

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