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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,045.60, 433,568.40 and 277,235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,045.60, 433,568.40 and 277,235.80 is: 415,853.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,045.60 : 433,568.40 = 277,235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,045.60/433,568.40 = 277,235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,045.60x = 433,568.40 × 277,235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,045.60x = 120,200,682,228.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,200,682,228.72/289,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,853.70

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