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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,827.40, 434,741.10 and 237,987.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,827.40, 434,741.10 and 237,987.40 is: 356,981.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,827.40 : 434,741.10 = 237,987.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,827.40/434,741.10 = 237,987.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,827.40x = 434,741.10 × 237,987.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,827.40x = 103,462,904,062.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,462,904,062.14/289,827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,981.10

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