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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,214.40, 433,821.60 and 254,222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,214.40, 433,821.60 and 254,222.40 is: 381,333.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,214.40 : 433,821.60 = 254,222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,214.40/433,821.60 = 254,222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,214.40x = 433,821.60 × 254,222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,214.40x = 110,287,168,323.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,287,168,323.84/289,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,333.60

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