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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,541.40, 434,312.10 and 254,549.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,541.40, 434,312.10 and 254,549.40 is: 381,824.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,541.40 : 434,312.10 = 254,549.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,541.40/434,312.10 = 254,549.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,541.40x = 434,312.10 × 254,549.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,541.40x = 110,553,884,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,553,884,467.74/289,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,824.10

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