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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,089.28, 436,820.40 and 191,449.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,089.28, 436,820.40 and 191,449.92 is: 287,297.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,089.28 : 436,820.40 = 191,449.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,089.28/436,820.40 = 191,449.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,089.28x = 436,820.40 × 191,449.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,089.28x = 83,629,230,634.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,629,230,634.37/291,089.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,297.53

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