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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,251.73, 489,219.38 and 191,359.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,251.73, 489,219.38 and 191,359.88 is: 286,947.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,251.73 : 489,219.38 = 191,359.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,251.73/489,219.38 = 191,359.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,251.73x = 489,219.38 × 191,359.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,251.73x = 93,616,959,404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,616,959,404.38/326,251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,947.01

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