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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,009.40, 433,514.10 and 266,199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,009.40, 433,514.10 and 266,199.80 is: 399,299.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,009.40 : 433,514.10 = 266,199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,009.40/433,514.10 = 266,199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,009.40x = 433,514.10 × 266,199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,009.40x = 115,401,366,717.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,401,366,717.18/289,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,299.70

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