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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,491.20, 433,977.60 and 189,699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,491.20, 433,977.60 and 189,699.20 is: 284,378.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,491.20 : 433,977.60 = 189,699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,491.20/433,977.60 = 189,699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,491.20x = 433,977.60 × 189,699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,491.20x = 82,325,203,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,325,203,537.92/289,491.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,378.95

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