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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,613.70, 434,420.55 and 240,624.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,613.70, 434,420.55 and 240,624.90 is: 360,937.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,613.70 : 434,420.55 = 240,624.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,613.70/434,420.55 = 240,624.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,613.70x = 434,420.55 × 240,624.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,613.70x = 104,532,401,401.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,532,401,401.70/289,613.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,937.35

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