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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,006.60, 433,509.90 and 236,475.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,006.60, 433,509.90 and 236,475.40 is: 354,713.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,006.60 : 433,509.90 = 236,475.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,006.60/433,509.90 = 236,475.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,006.60x = 433,509.90 × 236,475.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,006.60x = 102,514,427,006.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,514,427,006.46/289,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,713.10

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