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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,027.40, 433,541.10 and 259,575.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,027.40, 433,541.10 and 259,575.80 is: 389,363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,027.40 : 433,541.10 = 259,575.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,027.40/433,541.10 = 259,575.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,027.40x = 433,541.10 × 259,575.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,027.40x = 112,536,777,865.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,536,777,865.38/289,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,363.70

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