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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,538.70, 433,386.45 and 206,594.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,538.70, 433,386.45 and 206,594.70 is: 309,234.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,538.70 : 433,386.45 = 206,594.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,538.70/433,386.45 = 206,594.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,538.70x = 433,386.45 × 206,594.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,538.70x = 89,535,343,621.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,535,343,621.82/289,538.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,234.46

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