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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,392.61, 433,996.95 and 270,501.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,392.61, 433,996.95 and 270,501.88 is: 405,666.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,392.61 : 433,996.95 = 270,501.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,392.61/433,996.95 = 270,501.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,392.61x = 433,996.95 × 270,501.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,392.61x = 117,396,990,889.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,396,990,889.27/289,392.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,666.86

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