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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,385.20, 433,818.60 and 189,593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,385.20, 433,818.60 and 189,593.20 is: 284,219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,385.20 : 433,818.60 = 189,593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,385.20/433,818.60 = 189,593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,385.20x = 433,818.60 × 189,593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,385.20x = 82,249,056,593.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,249,056,593.52/289,385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,219.98

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