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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,955.60, 438,683.04 and 190,584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,955.60, 438,683.04 and 190,584.72 is: 262,949.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,955.60 : 438,683.04 = 190,584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,955.60/438,683.04 = 190,584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,955.60x = 438,683.04 × 190,584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,955.60x = 83,606,284,347.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,606,284,347.15/317,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,949.56

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