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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,991.80, 433,487.70 and 239,225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,991.80, 433,487.70 and 239,225.40 is: 358,838.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,991.80 : 433,487.70 = 239,225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,991.80/433,487.70 = 239,225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,991.80x = 433,487.70 × 239,225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,991.80x = 103,701,268,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,701,268,427.58/288,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,838.10

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