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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,318.60, 433,977.90 and 242,662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,318.60, 433,977.90 and 242,662.60 is: 363,993.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,318.60 : 433,977.90 = 242,662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,318.60/433,977.90 = 242,662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,318.60x = 433,977.90 × 242,662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,318.60x = 105,310,205,556.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,310,205,556.54/289,318.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,993.90

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