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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,814.80, 431,333.40 and 192,774.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,814.80, 431,333.40 and 192,774.80 is: 288,901.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,814.80 : 431,333.40 = 192,774.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,814.80/431,333.40 = 192,774.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,814.80x = 431,333.40 × 192,774.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,814.80x = 83,150,209,918.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,150,209,918.32/287,814.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,901.79

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