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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,010.60, 433,515.90 and 229,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,010.60, 433,515.90 and 229,524.20 is: 344,286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,010.60 : 433,515.90 = 229,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,010.60/433,515.90 = 229,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,010.60x = 433,515.90 × 229,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,010.60x = 99,502,390,134.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,502,390,134.78/289,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,286.30

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