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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,934.20, 434,901.30 and 289,934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,934.20, 434,901.30 and 289,934.20 is: 434,901.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,934.20 : 434,901.30 = 289,934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,934.20/434,901.30 = 289,934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,934.20x = 434,901.30 × 289,934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,934.20x = 126,092,760,494.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,092,760,494.46/289,934.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,901.30

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