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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,499.04, 436,220.64 and 238,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,499.04, 436,220.64 and 238,060.80 is: 358,712.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,499.04 : 436,220.64 = 238,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,499.04/436,220.64 = 238,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,499.04x = 436,220.64 × 238,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,499.04x = 103,847,034,534.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,847,034,534.91/289,499.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,712.88

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