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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,003.80, 433,505.70 and 261,010.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,003.80, 433,505.70 and 261,010.20 is: 391,515.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,003.80 : 433,505.70 = 261,010.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,003.80/433,505.70 = 261,010.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,003.80x = 433,505.70 × 261,010.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,003.80x = 113,149,409,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,149,409,458.14/289,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,515.30

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