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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,322.10, 433,983.15 and 242,666.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,322.10, 433,983.15 and 242,666.10 is: 363,999.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,322.10 : 433,983.15 = 242,666.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,322.10/433,983.15 = 242,666.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,322.10x = 433,983.15 × 242,666.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,322.10x = 105,312,998,476.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,312,998,476.22/289,322.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,999.15

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