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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,413.62, 399,529.63 and 203,446.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,413.62, 399,529.63 and 203,446.29 is: 280,853.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,413.62 : 399,529.63 = 203,446.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,413.62/399,529.63 = 203,446.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,413.62x = 399,529.63 × 203,446.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,413.62x = 81,282,819,951.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,282,819,951.34/289,413.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,853.48

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