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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,601.46, 399,413.07 and 203,844.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,601.46, 399,413.07 and 203,844.33 is: 281,138.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,601.46 : 399,413.07 = 203,844.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,601.46/399,413.07 = 203,844.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,601.46x = 399,413.07 × 203,844.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,601.46x = 81,418,089,647.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,418,089,647.39/289,601.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,138.39

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