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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,443.60, 434,165.40 and 254,451.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,443.60, 434,165.40 and 254,451.60 is: 381,677.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,443.60 : 434,165.40 = 254,451.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,443.60/434,165.40 = 254,451.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,443.60x = 434,165.40 × 254,451.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,443.60x = 110,474,080,694.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,474,080,694.64/289,443.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,677.40

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