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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,792.80, 434,689.20 and 195,314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,792.80, 434,689.20 and 195,314.40 is: 292,971.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,792.80 : 434,689.20 = 195,314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,792.80/434,689.20 = 195,314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,792.80x = 434,689.20 × 195,314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,792.80x = 84,901,060,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,901,060,284.48/289,792.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,971.60

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