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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,562.58, 432,363.29 and 259,381.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,562.58, 432,363.29 and 259,381.98 is: 387,298.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,562.58 : 432,363.29 = 259,381.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,562.58/432,363.29 = 259,381.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,562.58x = 432,363.29 × 259,381.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,562.58x = 112,147,244,942.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,147,244,942.60/289,562.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,298.82

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