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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,551.40, 433,808.70 and 236,674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,551.40, 433,808.70 and 236,674.60 is: 354,588.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,551.40 : 433,808.70 = 236,674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,551.40/433,808.70 = 236,674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,551.40x = 433,808.70 × 236,674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,551.40x = 102,671,500,549.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,671,500,549.02/289,551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,588.17

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