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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,327.98, 444,615.02 and 189,832

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,327.98, 444,615.02 and 189,832 is: 284,826.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,327.98 : 444,615.02 = 189,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,327.98/444,615.02 = 189,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,327.98x = 444,615.02 × 189,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,327.98x = 84,402,158,476.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,402,158,476.64/296,327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,826.83

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