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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,436.34, 428,389.52 and 189,779.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,436.34, 428,389.52 and 189,779.55 is: 261,888.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,436.34 : 428,389.52 = 189,779.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,436.34/428,389.52 = 189,779.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,436.34x = 428,389.52 × 189,779.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,436.34x = 81,299,570,330.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,299,570,330.32/310,436.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,888.06

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