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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,194.40, 433,215.60 and 254,557.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,194.40, 433,215.60 and 254,557.60 is: 381,329.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,194.40 : 433,215.60 = 254,557.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,194.40/433,215.60 = 254,557.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,194.40x = 433,215.60 × 254,557.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,194.40x = 110,278,323,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,278,323,418.56/289,194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,329.39

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