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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,679.20, 437,259.60 and 191,887.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,679.20, 437,259.60 and 191,887.20 is: 287,660.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,679.20 : 437,259.60 = 191,887.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,679.20/437,259.60 = 191,887.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,679.20x = 437,259.60 × 191,887.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,679.20x = 83,904,520,317.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,904,520,317.12/291,679.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,660.28

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