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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,411.20, 432,616.80 and 188,878.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,411.20, 432,616.80 and 188,878.40 is: 283,317.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,411.20 : 432,616.80 = 188,878.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,411.20/432,616.80 = 188,878.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,411.20x = 432,616.80 × 188,878.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,411.20x = 81,711,968,997.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,711,968,997.12/288,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,317.60

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