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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,059.60, 433,589.40 and 289,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,059.60, 433,589.40 and 289,059.60 is: 433,589.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,059.60 : 433,589.40 = 289,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,059.60/433,589.40 = 289,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,059.60x = 433,589.40 × 289,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,059.60x = 125,333,178,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,333,178,528.24/289,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,589.40

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