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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,218.40, 439,827.60 and 191,741.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,218.40, 439,827.60 and 191,741.60 is: 287,612.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,218.40 : 439,827.60 = 191,741.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,218.40/439,827.60 = 191,741.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,218.40x = 439,827.60 × 191,741.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,218.40x = 84,333,247,748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,333,247,748.16/293,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,612.40

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