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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,931.80, 434,897.70 and 248,459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,931.80, 434,897.70 and 248,459.80 is: 372,689.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,931.80 : 434,897.70 = 248,459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,931.80/434,897.70 = 248,459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,931.80x = 434,897.70 × 248,459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,931.80x = 108,054,595,562.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,054,595,562.46/289,931.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,689.70

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