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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,881.60, 434,822.40 and 268,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,881.60, 434,822.40 and 268,886.40 is: 403,329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,881.60 : 434,822.40 = 268,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,881.60/434,822.40 = 268,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,881.60x = 434,822.40 × 268,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,881.60x = 116,917,829,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,917,829,775.36/289,881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,329.60

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