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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,623.40, 434,435.10 and 219,639.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,623.40, 434,435.10 and 219,639.40 is: 329,459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,623.40 : 434,435.10 = 219,639.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,623.40/434,435.10 = 219,639.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,623.40x = 434,435.10 × 219,639.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,623.40x = 95,419,064,702.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,419,064,702.94/289,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,459.10

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