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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,652.40, 429,978.60 and 89,660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,652.40, 429,978.60 and 89,660.40 is: 134,490.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,652.40 : 429,978.60 = 89,660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,652.40/429,978.60 = 89,660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,652.40x = 429,978.60 × 89,660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,652.40x = 38,552,053,267.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,552,053,267.44/286,652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,490.60

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