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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,782.48, 427,832.86 and 190,777.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,782.48, 427,832.86 and 190,777.04 is: 285,604.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,782.48 : 427,832.86 = 190,777.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,782.48/427,832.86 = 190,777.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,782.48x = 427,832.86 × 190,777.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,782.48x = 81,620,686,645.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,620,686,645.53/285,782.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,604.24

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