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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,595.46, 399,404.79 and 203,838.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,595.46, 399,404.79 and 203,838.33 is: 281,130.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,595.46 : 399,404.79 = 203,838.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,595.46/399,404.79 = 203,838.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,595.46x = 399,404.79 × 203,838.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,595.46x = 81,414,005,387.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,414,005,387.60/289,595.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,130.12

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