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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,251.76, 489,219.41 and 191,359.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,251.76, 489,219.41 and 191,359.90 is: 286,947.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,251.76 : 489,219.41 = 191,359.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,251.76/489,219.41 = 191,359.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,251.76x = 489,219.41 × 191,359.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,251.76x = 93,616,977,375.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,616,977,375.66/326,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,947.05

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