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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,217.40, 433,826.10 and 254,225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,217.40, 433,826.10 and 254,225.40 is: 381,338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,217.40 : 433,826.10 = 254,225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,217.40/433,826.10 = 254,225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,217.40x = 433,826.10 × 254,225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,217.40x = 110,289,613,802.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,289,613,802.94/289,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,338.10

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