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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,114.70, 920,187.90 and 389,072.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,114.70, 920,187.90 and 389,072.40 is: 582,985.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,114.70 : 920,187.90 = 389,072.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,114.70/920,187.90 = 389,072.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,114.70x = 920,187.90 × 389,072.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,114.70x = 358,019,714,703.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,019,714,703.96/614,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,985.09

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