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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,327.60, 433,991.40 and 242,671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,327.60, 433,991.40 and 242,671.60 is: 364,007.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,327.60 : 433,991.40 = 242,671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,327.60/433,991.40 = 242,671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,327.60x = 433,991.40 × 242,671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,327.60x = 105,317,387,424.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,317,387,424.24/289,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,007.40

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