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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,011.60, 433,517.40 and 229,525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,011.60, 433,517.40 and 229,525.20 is: 344,287.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,011.60 : 433,517.40 = 229,525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,011.60/433,517.40 = 229,525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,011.60x = 433,517.40 × 229,525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,011.60x = 99,503,167,938.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,503,167,938.48/289,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,287.80

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