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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,004.10, 433,506.15 and 236,472.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,004.10, 433,506.15 and 236,472.90 is: 354,709.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,004.10 : 433,506.15 = 236,472.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,004.10/433,506.15 = 236,472.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,004.10x = 433,506.15 × 236,472.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,004.10x = 102,512,456,458.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,512,456,458.34/289,004.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,709.35

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