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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,962.20, 398,593.47 and 190,846.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,962.20, 398,593.47 and 190,846.05 is: 263,252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,962.20 : 398,593.47 = 190,846.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,962.20/398,593.47 = 190,846.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,962.20x = 398,593.47 × 190,846.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,962.20x = 76,069,989,305.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,069,989,305.29/288,962.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,252.39

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