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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,709.40, 434,564.10 and 254,688.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,709.40, 434,564.10 and 254,688.60 is: 382,032.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,709.40 : 434,564.10 = 254,688.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,709.40/434,564.10 = 254,688.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,709.40x = 434,564.10 × 254,688.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,709.40x = 110,678,522,239.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,678,522,239.26/289,709.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,032.90

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