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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,321.60, 433,982.40 and 242,665.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,321.60, 433,982.40 and 242,665.60 is: 363,998.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,321.60 : 433,982.40 = 242,665.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,321.60/433,982.40 = 242,665.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,321.60x = 433,982.40 × 242,665.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,321.60x = 105,312,599,485.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,312,599,485.44/289,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,998.40

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