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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,999.70, 433,499.55 and 194,521.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,999.70, 433,499.55 and 194,521.30 is: 291,781.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,999.70 : 433,499.55 = 194,521.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,999.70/433,499.55 = 194,521.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,999.70x = 433,499.55 × 194,521.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,999.70x = 84,324,896,015.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,324,896,015.42/288,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,781.95

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