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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,009.60, 433,514.40 and 236,478.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,009.60, 433,514.40 and 236,478.40 is: 354,717.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,009.60 : 433,514.40 = 236,478.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,009.60/433,514.40 = 236,478.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,009.60x = 433,514.40 × 236,478.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,009.60x = 102,516,791,688.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,516,791,688.96/289,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,717.60

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