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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,311.10, 433,966.65 and 242,655.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,311.10, 433,966.65 and 242,655.10 is: 363,982.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,311.10 : 433,966.65 = 242,655.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,311.10/433,966.65 = 242,655.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,311.10x = 433,966.65 × 242,655.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,311.10x = 105,304,220,852.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,304,220,852.42/289,311.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,982.65

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