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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,040.52, 432,999.72 and 213,001.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,040.52, 432,999.72 and 213,001.08 is: 319,088.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,040.52 : 432,999.72 = 213,001.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,040.52/432,999.72 = 213,001.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,040.52x = 432,999.72 × 213,001.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,040.52x = 92,229,407,999.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,229,407,999.70/289,040.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,088.16

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