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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,822.50, 438,411.86 and 190,424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,822.50, 438,411.86 and 190,424.32 is: 262,675.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,822.50 : 438,411.86 = 190,424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,822.50/438,411.86 = 190,424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,822.50x = 438,411.86 × 190,424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,822.50x = 83,484,280,320.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,484,280,320.44/317,822.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,675.80

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