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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,798.80, 429,809.40 and 191,758.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,798.80, 429,809.40 and 191,758.80 is: 287,378.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,798.80 : 429,809.40 = 191,758.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,798.80/429,809.40 = 191,758.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,798.80x = 429,809.40 × 191,758.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,798.80x = 82,419,734,772.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,419,734,772.72/286,798.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,378.24

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