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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,865.50, 399,878.31 and 205,029.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,865.50, 399,878.31 and 205,029.34 is: 282,844.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,865.50 : 399,878.31 = 205,029.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,865.50/399,878.31 = 205,029.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,865.50x = 399,878.31 × 205,029.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,865.50x = 81,986,785,979.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,986,785,979.62/289,865.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,844.24

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