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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,009, 496,611.42 and 190,868.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,009, 496,611.42 and 190,868.20 is: 286,358.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,009 : 496,611.42 = 190,868.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,009/496,611.42 = 190,868.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,009x = 496,611.42 × 190,868.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,009x = 94,787,327,834.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,787,327,834.84/331,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,358.76

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