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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,866.80, 431,411.40 and 192,826.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,866.80, 431,411.40 and 192,826.80 is: 288,979.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,866.80 : 431,411.40 = 192,826.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,866.80/431,411.40 = 192,826.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,866.80x = 431,411.40 × 192,826.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,866.80x = 83,187,679,745.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,187,679,745.52/287,866.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,979.76

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