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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,393.60, 434,090.40 and 254,401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,393.60, 434,090.40 and 254,401.60 is: 381,602.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,393.60 : 434,090.40 = 254,401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,393.60/434,090.40 = 254,401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,393.60x = 434,090.40 × 254,401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,393.60x = 110,433,292,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,433,292,304.64/289,393.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,602.40

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