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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,968.30, 434,434.05 and 245,385.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,968.30, 434,434.05 and 245,385.90 is: 367,640.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,968.30 : 434,434.05 = 245,385.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,968.30/434,434.05 = 245,385.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,968.30x = 434,434.05 × 245,385.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,968.30x = 106,603,990,349.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,603,990,349.90/289,968.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,640.15

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