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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,309.60, 399,042.48 and 248,953.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,309.60, 399,042.48 and 248,953.78 is: 343,380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,309.60 : 399,042.48 = 248,953.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,309.60/399,042.48 = 248,953.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,309.60x = 399,042.48 × 248,953.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,309.60x = 99,343,133,776.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,343,133,776.57/289,309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,380.01

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