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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,826.40, 434,739.60 and 237,986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,826.40, 434,739.60 and 237,986.40 is: 356,979.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,826.40 : 434,739.60 = 237,986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,826.40/434,739.60 = 237,986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,826.40x = 434,739.60 × 237,986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,826.40x = 103,462,112,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,462,112,341.44/289,826.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,979.60

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