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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,996.42, 437,426.54 and 191,852.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,996.42, 437,426.54 and 191,852.34 is: 287,405.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,996.42 : 437,426.54 = 191,852.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,996.42/437,426.54 = 191,852.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,996.42x = 437,426.54 × 191,852.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,996.42x = 83,921,303,089.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,921,303,089.97/291,996.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,405.25

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