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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,422, 390,666.54 and 191,512.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,422, 390,666.54 and 191,512.62 is: 263,979.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,422 : 390,666.54 = 191,512.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,422/390,666.54 = 191,512.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,422x = 390,666.54 × 191,512.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,422x = 74,817,572,621.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,817,572,621.73/283,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,979.41

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