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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,726.72, 464,875.20 and 191,628.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,726.72, 464,875.20 and 191,628.72 is: 287,619.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,726.72 : 464,875.20 = 191,628.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,726.72/464,875.20 = 191,628.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,726.72x = 464,875.20 × 191,628.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,726.72x = 89,083,439,535.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,083,439,535.74/309,726.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,619.48

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