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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,779.20, 436,168.80 and 191,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,779.20, 436,168.80 and 191,246.40 is: 286,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,779.20 : 436,168.80 = 191,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,779.20/436,168.80 = 191,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,779.20x = 436,168.80 × 191,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,779.20x = 83,415,712,792.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,415,712,792.32/290,779.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,869.60

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