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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,311.55, 571,803.30 and 191,698.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,311.55, 571,803.30 and 191,698.65 is: 287,465.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,311.55 : 571,803.30 = 191,698.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,311.55/571,803.30 = 191,698.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,311.55x = 571,803.30 × 191,698.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,311.55x = 109,613,920,675.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,613,920,675.55/381,311.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,465.51

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