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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,045.40, 433,568.10 and 219,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,045.40, 433,568.10 and 219,061.40 is: 328,592.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,045.40 : 433,568.10 = 219,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,045.40/433,568.10 = 219,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,045.40x = 433,568.10 × 219,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,045.40x = 94,978,034,981.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,978,034,981.34/289,045.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,592.10

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