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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,006.40, 432,470.40 and 194,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,006.40, 432,470.40 and 194,924.80 is: 292,699.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,006.40 : 432,470.40 = 194,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,006.40/432,470.40 = 194,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,006.40x = 432,470.40 × 194,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,006.40x = 84,299,206,225.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,299,206,225.92/288,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,699.07

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