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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,419.20, 435,628.80 and 190,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,419.20, 435,628.80 and 190,886.40 is: 286,329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,419.20 : 435,628.80 = 190,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,419.20/435,628.80 = 190,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,419.20x = 435,628.80 × 190,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,419.20x = 83,155,613,368.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,155,613,368.32/290,419.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,329.60

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