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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,055.40, 433,518.30 and 189,911.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,055.40, 433,518.30 and 189,911.40 is: 284,824.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,055.40 : 433,518.30 = 189,911.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,055.40/433,518.30 = 189,911.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,055.40x = 433,518.30 × 189,911.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,055.40x = 82,330,067,278.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,330,067,278.62/289,055.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,824.53

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