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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,322.60, 433,983.90 and 242,666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,322.60, 433,983.90 and 242,666.60 is: 363,999.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,322.60 : 433,983.90 = 242,666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,322.60/433,983.90 = 242,666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,322.60x = 433,983.90 × 242,666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,322.60x = 105,313,397,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,313,397,467.74/289,322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,999.90

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