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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,589.92, 442,430.24 and 193,306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,589.92, 442,430.24 and 193,306.56 is: 266,772.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,589.92 : 442,430.24 = 193,306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,589.92/442,430.24 = 193,306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,589.92x = 442,430.24 × 193,306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,589.92x = 85,524,667,734.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,524,667,734.37/320,589.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,772.79

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