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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,261.40, 433,892.10 and 259,809.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,261.40, 433,892.10 and 259,809.80 is: 389,714.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,261.40 : 433,892.10 = 259,809.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,261.40/433,892.10 = 259,809.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,261.40x = 433,892.10 × 259,809.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,261.40x = 112,729,419,722.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,729,419,722.58/289,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,714.70

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