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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,261.60, 433,892.40 and 205,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,261.60, 433,892.40 and 205,280.80 is: 307,921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,261.60 : 433,892.40 = 205,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,261.60/433,892.40 = 205,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,261.60x = 433,892.40 × 205,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,261.60x = 89,069,778,985.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,069,778,985.92/289,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,921.20

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