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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,219.40, 433,829.10 and 254,227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,219.40, 433,829.10 and 254,227.40 is: 381,341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,219.40 : 433,829.10 = 254,227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,219.40/433,829.10 = 254,227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,219.40x = 433,829.10 × 254,227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,219.40x = 110,291,244,137.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,291,244,137.34/289,219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,341.10

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