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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,383.20, 433,491.60 and 194,904.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,383.20, 433,491.60 and 194,904.80 is: 291,964.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,383.20 : 433,491.60 = 194,904.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,383.20/433,491.60 = 194,904.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,383.20x = 433,491.60 × 194,904.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,383.20x = 84,489,593,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,489,593,599.68/289,383.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,964.40

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