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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,959.40, 434,939.10 and 211,623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,959.40, 434,939.10 and 211,623.40 is: 317,435.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,959.40 : 434,939.10 = 211,623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,959.40/434,939.10 = 211,623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,959.40x = 434,939.10 × 211,623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,959.40x = 92,043,291,134.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,043,291,134.94/289,959.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,435.10

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