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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,002.60, 433,503.90 and 229,516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,002.60, 433,503.90 and 229,516.20 is: 344,274.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,002.60 : 433,503.90 = 229,516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,002.60/433,503.90 = 229,516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,002.60x = 433,503.90 × 229,516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,002.60x = 99,496,167,813.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,496,167,813.18/289,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,274.30

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