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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,906.56, 399,934.80 and 205,070.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,906.56, 399,934.80 and 205,070.40 is: 282,900.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,906.56 : 399,934.80 = 205,070.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,906.56/399,934.80 = 205,070.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,906.56x = 399,934.80 × 205,070.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,906.56x = 82,014,789,409.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,014,789,409.92/289,906.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,900.77

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