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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,590.27, 399,397.62 and 203,833.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,590.27, 399,397.62 and 203,833.14 is: 281,122.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,590.27 : 399,397.62 = 203,833.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,590.27/399,397.62 = 203,833.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,590.27x = 399,397.62 × 203,833.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,590.27x = 81,410,470,993.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,410,470,993.13/289,590.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,122.95

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