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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,326.10, 433,989.15 and 242,670.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,326.10, 433,989.15 and 242,670.10 is: 364,005.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,326.10 : 433,989.15 = 242,670.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,326.10/433,989.15 = 242,670.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,326.10x = 433,989.15 × 242,670.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,326.10x = 105,316,190,429.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,316,190,429.42/289,326.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,005.15

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