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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,587.96, 399,394.44 and 203,830.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,587.96, 399,394.44 and 203,830.83 is: 281,119.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,587.96 : 399,394.44 = 203,830.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,587.96/399,394.44 = 203,830.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,587.96x = 399,394.44 × 203,830.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,587.96x = 81,408,900,202.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,408,900,202.59/289,587.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,119.77

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