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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,991.40, 434,987.10 and 190,458.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,991.40, 434,987.10 and 190,458.60 is: 285,687.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,991.40 : 434,987.10 = 190,458.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,991.40/434,987.10 = 190,458.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,991.40x = 434,987.10 × 190,458.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,991.40x = 82,847,034,084.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,847,034,084.06/289,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,687.90

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