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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,607.70, 434,411.55 and 189,815.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,607.70, 434,411.55 and 189,815.70 is: 284,723.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,607.70 : 434,411.55 = 189,815.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,607.70/434,411.55 = 189,815.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,607.70x = 434,411.55 × 189,815.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,607.70x = 82,458,132,451.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,458,132,451.34/289,607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,723.55

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