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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,637.43, 394,875.90 and 200,435.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,637.43, 394,875.90 and 200,435.22 is: 276,122.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,637.43 : 394,875.90 = 200,435.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,637.43/394,875.90 = 200,435.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,637.43x = 394,875.90 × 200,435.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,637.43x = 79,147,037,889.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,147,037,889.20/286,637.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,122.48

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