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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,673.80, 434,121.90 and 206,470.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,673.80, 434,121.90 and 206,470.60 is: 309,428.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,673.80 : 434,121.90 = 206,470.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,673.80/434,121.90 = 206,470.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,673.80x = 434,121.90 × 206,470.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,673.80x = 89,633,409,166.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,633,409,166.14/289,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,428.78

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