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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,544.20, 433,394.70 and 206,600.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,544.20, 433,394.70 and 206,600.20 is: 309,242.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,544.20 : 433,394.70 = 206,600.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,544.20/433,394.70 = 206,600.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,544.20x = 433,394.70 × 206,600.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,544.20x = 89,539,431,698.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,539,431,698.94/289,544.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,242.71

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