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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,205.10, 432,932.85 and 257,712.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,205.10, 432,932.85 and 257,712.30 is: 385,788.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,205.10 : 432,932.85 = 257,712.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,205.10/432,932.85 = 257,712.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,205.10x = 432,932.85 × 257,712.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,205.10x = 111,572,120,519.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,572,120,519.06/289,205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,788.91

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