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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,462.40, 435,693.60 and 183,931.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,462.40, 435,693.60 and 183,931.20 is: 275,896.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,462.40 : 435,693.60 = 183,931.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,462.40/435,693.60 = 183,931.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,462.40x = 435,693.60 × 183,931.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,462.40x = 80,137,646,680.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,137,646,680.32/290,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,896.80

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