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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,439.40, 564,659.10 and 189,815.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,439.40, 564,659.10 and 189,815.40 is: 284,723.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,439.40 : 564,659.10 = 189,815.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,439.40/564,659.10 = 189,815.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,439.40x = 564,659.10 × 189,815.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,439.40x = 107,180,992,930.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,180,992,930.14/376,439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,723.10

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